Preparatory Students' Knowledge Regarding Drug abuse in Mosul City

Background and objective: The utilization of illicit substances by adolescents places a significant strain on individuals, families, and communities. Furthermore, there exists a correlation between drug consumption and other forms of violence, such as adolescent homicides and victimization within relationships. Hence, the primary objective of this study is to assess the level of students' understanding pertaining to Drug Abuse in Mosul City. Method: From October 16, 2023, until December 11, 2023, a descriptive study was undertaken at a Governmental Preparatory School for males located in Mosul City. A method known as purposeful sampling was utilized in the study to select a sample of 60 students who had been accepted at a Preparatory school for boys. A questionnaire comprising two sections was employed, encompassing demographic data and students' understanding of drug abuse (comprising five sections). Results : The findings related to students' comprehension of drug abuse revealed that 73.3% (22) of the participants had a poor level of knowledge in relation to drug abuse. There was a lack of statistically significant associations observed between knowledge outcomes and demographic factors, including age and parental educational attainment. Conclusion: The typical conclusion drawn by the researcher is that students studying at the preparatory school in Mosul city lack sufficient and comprehensive understanding pertaining to drug abuse. Insufficient evidence exists to establish a significant association between students' knowledge and demographic variables.