A Grounded Theory Study on Young Adults’ Experiences of Drug Use

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This research aims to explore and understand the experiences of young adults related to drug use.
Conducted grounded theory study with 12 young adults who had drug use experience and maintained sobriety for over a month.
Selected participants through purposive and theoretical sampling.
Collected data using in-depth interviews.
Applied Corbin and Strauss's analysis procedures.
Identified core phenomenon as 'lives dominated by addiction driven by accumulated vulnerability and the digital environment.'
Delineated the process of drug use into four stages: vulnerability accumulation, drug contact triggers, reduced accessibility in digital contexts, and cognitive distortions leading to fixation.
Findings emphasize drug use as a result of interactions within life processes and social contexts rather than solely individual deviance.

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Grounded theory research uncovers addiction patterns in young adults, suggesting new prevention strategies.

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Jang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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