scholarly journals Common Drugs Abused by The Drug Addicted Young People in Dhaka City

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-76
Author(s):  
Farial Naima Rahman ◽  
Mushtaq Ahmad ◽  
Md Zubaidur Rahman ◽  
Mohammad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Addiction Treatment ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Multiple Drug ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Drug Addiction Treatment

Background: Drug addiction is a burning problem in Bangladesh affecting a majority of population especially the youths. Multiple drug use has aggravated the overall situation affecting our personal, economical, social life and impairing health status. Objective: The objective of this study was to find out the variety of common drugs used by drug addicted young population in Dhaka City. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was performed during July 2016 to December 2016 at five drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Dhaka. A total of 57 habitual drug addicted young people aged 15 to 24 years were selected by purposive and convenient method of sampling. The primary data was collected by repeated visit to centers and face to face interview with addicts and their family members using a pre tested semi structured questionnaire containing both closed and open ended query. Collected data were compiled and analyzed. Results: Most 45(78.95%) of the drug addicted were male and among them 12(21.05%) belonged to age group 15-17 years. Considering occupation, majority were students 14(24.56%) followed by unemployed 12(21.05%). Thirty five (61.40%) were the lone earning member of the family. Thirty seven (75.51%) collected money for drug from family members and stealing from house followed by criminal activities 26(53.06%). Majority of the addicts (85.96%) started taking drugs after being influenced by friends. Causes of drug addiction included unemployment 12(21.05%) followed by peer pressure 9(15.79%). The commonly used drugs included-Barbiturates/Sedatives 32(56.14%), Yaba 28(49.12%), Toluene/Aica 22(38.59%). Conclusion: The dangers of drug addiction have affected all class population of our country. Preventive measures for drug smuggling and addiction are needed to be taken. More drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation centres are required to combat present situation. KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-2, July 2020, Page 73-76

scholarly journals Socio-economic Status of Drug Addicted Young People in Dhaka City

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Farial Naima Rahman ◽  
Mushtaq Ahmad ◽  
Mohammad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Addiction Treatment ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Drug Addiction Treatment

Introduction: Drug addiction is a burning problem in Bangladesh affecting vast population especially the youths. The spread of multi drug use has aggravated the overall situation affecting our personal, economical and social life, impairing health status, increasing crime and other unwanted risky behaviour. Objective: To find out the socio-economical status of drug addicted young population in Dhaka City. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was performed during August 2016 to December 2016 at five drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Dhaka. A total of 57 habitual drug addicted young people were selected by purposive and convenient method of sampling. The primary data was collected by repeated visit to centers and face to face interview with addicts and their family members using a pre tested semistructured questionnaire containing both closed and open ended query. Collected data were compiled and analyzed later on. Results: Most 45(78.95%) of the drug addicted young people were male and among them 12(21.05%) belonged to age group 15-17 years. Majority of addicts 46(80.71%) were Muslim. Educational qualification of 16(28.07%) samples was upto primary level, 21(36.84%) upto secondary level. Considering occupation, majority were students 14(24.56%) followed by unemployed 12(21.05%), day labourer 9(15.79%). Thirty five (61.40%) were the lone earning member of their family. Twelve people (21.05%) had monthly income of family below 10,000 taka. Most of the samples (64.91%) stayed in extended type of family. Thirty seven (75.51%) collected money for drug from family members and stealing from house followed by criminal activities 26(53.06%). Majority of the addicts (85.96%) started taking drugs after being influenced by friends. Causes of drug addiction included unemployment 12(21.05%), peer pressure 9(15.79%) and influence of foreign culture 8(14.03%). The commonly used drugs included- Barbiturate/sedatives 32(56.14%), Yaba 28(49.12%), Toluene/aica 22(38.59%). Oral route was the commonest 48(84.21%) followed by Injection 9(15.79%). Commonest place of drug addiction included dance bar/club house 18(31.58%), isolated room/mess 14(24.56%), open field 12(21.05%) and railway/ bus station 9(15.79%). Conclusion: The dangers of drug addiction have been shifted from upper to middle and lower middle class population of our country. Elaborate national plan is needed to motivate young generation for involvement in study and productive activities. Preventive measures for drug smuggling and addiction are needed to be taken with great caution. More drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation centres are required to combat present situation. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.12(2) 2016: 15-20

scholarly journals The Role of Personal, Famililal and Social Awarenesss in Permanent Drug Abandonment in Kashan Drug Addiction Treatment Centers

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 330-343
Author(s):  
SS Hoseinizadeh ◽  
M Niazi ◽  
M Mehtari Arani ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Addiction Treatment ◽  
Drug Addiction Treatment

scholarly journals Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor 1A Antagonist JMV2959 Effectively Prevents Morphine Memory Reconsolidation and Relapse

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Zhao ◽  
Xinyu Du ◽  
Mingzhu Chen ◽  
Shimin Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Addiction Treatment ◽  
Memory Reconsolidation ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor ◽  
Growth Hormone Secretagogue ◽  
Drug Seeking ◽  
Food And Water Intake ◽  
Drug Addiction Treatment

Relapse to drug seeking after prolonged abstinence is a major problem in the clinical treatment of drug addiction. The use of pharmacological interventions to disrupt established drug reward memories is a promising strategy for the treatment of drug addiction. A growth hormone secretagogue receptor 1 A antagonist, JMV2959, has been shown to reduce morphine-induced conditioned place preference (CPP) in rats within hours of intervention; thus, JMV2959 is a potential candidate for drug addiction treatment. However, the effect of JMV2959 on reconsolidation to disrupt drug seeking remains unknown. In this study, we assessed the effect of JMV2959 on morphine induced memory reconsolidation to inhibit drug seeking after drug withdrawal. Our results showed that the administration of JMV2959 (6 mg/kg) significantly reduced environmental cue induced CPP, which suggested a preventive effect of JMV2959 on morphine induced memory reconsolidation. Additionally, JMV2959 administration significantly altered the locomotor activity and food and water intake but did not significantly alter the natural reward preference. We concluded that JMV2959 may be an effective candidate to treat drug addiction.

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