Key result
Among 500 male patients at a de-addiction center, alcohol (92.4%) and nicotine (74.2%) were the most abused substances, with peer pressure (40.4%) being the most common reason for initiation.
Why the study?
Understanding factors associated with substance abuse may help mitigate its severity and extent, motivating an evaluation of abuse patterns among patients at a Bangalore de-addiction centre.
Cross-Sectional (n=500)
No
Most male substance abusers in this cohort initiated use before age 25 due to peer pressure, highlighting the need for early intervention and addressing psychiatric comorbidities and child abuse.
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Describes substance abuse patterns among Indian men in de-addiction care; leaves open causal links and need for longitudinal data.
Parameshwaraiah et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Substance abuse (n=500). Substance abuse was evaluated on Pattern of substance abuse. Among 500 male patients at a de-addiction center, alcohol (92.4%) and nicotine (74.2%) were the most abused substances, with peer pressure (40.4%) being the most common reason for initiation.
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