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September 5, 2025Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

A Cross Sectional Study of Substance Abuse Among Undergraduate Medical Students in a Government Medical College and Hospital of North Bengal Region

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DSDeepmalya SenguptaCU Shah Medical College and Hospital PBPranabesh Bharatee TMTanay Mohanta

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Cross-sectional study reveals prevalence of substance abuse in undergraduate medical students, highlighting socioeconomic factors. The findings suggest a need for health education and counselling.

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The study found that 43 out of 160 medical students reported substance abuse, indicating a concerning prevalence among undergraduates.
Among the substance abusers, 60.47% cited tobacco as their primary substance, with most initiating use after enrolling in medical college.
This cross-sectional study employed a semi-structured questionnaire to gather data from students over a three-month period, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
The findings highlight the importance of implementing health education and student counselling to address and reduce substance abuse among trainees.

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Sengupta et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3a3d2b87ece8dc954f83 https://doi.org/10.48165/jfmt.2025.42.1.4

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Cross-sectional study reveals prevalence of substance abuse in undergraduate medical students, highlighting socioeconomic factors. The findings suggest a need for health education and counselling.

A Cross Sectional Study of Substance Abuse Among Undergraduate Medical Students in a Government Medical College and Hospital of North Bengal Region

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A Cross Sectional Study of Substance Abuse Among Undergraduate Medical Students in a Government Medical College and Hospital of North Bengal Region

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