30-Sep-2024

I’ve been looking more into analysis on the linkage between drugs and adolescents, and I came across an article which talked about a particular study on this linkage. The cross-sectional study, taking place in Jordan, looked at factors causing teen drug addiction as well as how it affects their behavior. A questionnaire used in the experiment asked some teens about their demography and academic field, as well as factors relating to school and violent behaviors. Additionally, a urine sample was collected from each participant to test for drugs. Drug use was detected in 70% of the urine samples, with 80% of those being males. Violent behaviors, including writing on walls and problems with teachers, were fairly common, and didn’t show much linkage towards drug addicts. However, more often than not, students who had problems with their teachers fell into the group of addicts. The experiment concluded, “High school should be identified as a critical period at risk for drug use and violent actions. This study points to the importance of early detection of drug addiction among vulnerable young people, enabling the development of educational programs to prevent abuse and dependence on substances” (NLM).