Factors Causing Drug Addiction Among Youth in Balochistan: A Case Study of Quetta District
Keywords:
Drugs, Addiction, Quetta, Youth, Narcotics, Development, Society, Etc.Abstract
Abstract:
Drug addiction is the most perilous social evil in any society and a serious
challenge for the modern world to tackle with. It is the most lucrative business
in the world after weapons industry and sex trade. This study analyzed the
“Factors causing drug addiction among youth in Balochistan; A case study
of Quetta”. The descriptive type of research was adopted for the study. The
data was collected from 150 admitted drug addicts through questionnaire in
the government rehabilitation centers in Quetta city. The books, journals,
research articles and reports of different international, national
organizations and government departments were studied to have in-depth
understanding of the issue under study. Data was analyzed through SPSS
applying the frequency distribution test to know the significant factors. The
findings of the study exposed that 95% of the respondents were suffering
psychologically. Similarly, the results also showed that 81% respondents had
easy access to drugs. Moreover, significant number respondents 54% had
drug addict friends and 51% of them were offered drug by their friends. To
eliminate the concerned issue, the government and other stake holders are
required to adopt strict preventive measures to curb this curse.
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