Drugs of abuse delivers clear, scientific information about drugs in a factual, straightforward way. Drug abuse high impact list of articles ppts journals 5444. Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. There are over 190 million drug users around the world and the. Drugs, brains, and behavior the science of addiction. Illicit drug use in the united states, diagnosing drug problems, trends in drug use, disaggregation of special populations, concepts of prevention, evaluating prevention program effects, metaanalyses of prevention interventions, three programs meeting toblers criteria. Research in this area began with limited studies examining the traits of addicts, the risks leading to addiction, existing prevention programs and their effectiveness. Drug use affects people from all walks of life and all socioeconomic statuses. Drug and drug abuse journal science repository open access. Maglione laura raaen christine chen gulrez azhar nima shahidinia mimi shen ervant maksabedian roberta m.
This introduction to a special issue of the journal of substance abuse treatment on prescription drug abuse provides an overview of the current status of the research literature in this area. Most downloaded drug and alcohol dependence articles journals. In this module, we are going to discuss various factors that make adolescents vulnerable to substancedrug abuse and the adverse consequences of abuse and addiction. Lichun tsou drug delivery device strategy for patient. For full access to this pdf, sign in to an existing account, or purchase an annual. Border alcohol and drug use appeared similar or lower than use among residents of texas as a whole or hispanics nationwide. Reasons for recent marijuana use in relation to use of. Countries that record drug use data for younger age groups report strong increases in the everinlifetime prevalence of cannabis use.
They are intended for use by drug abuse treatment practitioners, mental health professionals, and all others concerned with the treatment of drug addiction. Drug abuse among youths has not increased by the civic research institute about the author. Most downloaded journal of substance abuse treatment. The science of addiction national institute on drug abuse. Several behaviors, besides psychoactive substance ingestion, produce shortterm reward that may engender persistent behavior, despite knowledge of adverse consequences, i. Adolescent drug abuse is a phenomenon which is determined by multiple factors. Substance abuse scale helps individuals to determine the level of their addiction to drug andor alcohol, and the nature of. This comprehensive guide provides important information about the harms and consequences of drug use by describing a drug s effects on the body and mind. Although many events and cultural factors affect drug abuse trends, when youths perceive drug abuse as harmful, they. Such conditions harm the wellbeing and development of children in the home and may set the stage for drug abuse in the next generation. The 12 ps of the prescription drug abuse epidemic ajph.
Introduction to the topic and purpose of briefing interpersonal violence see box 1 and illicit drug use are major public health. Prevention programs should address all forms of drug abuse, alone or in combination, including the underage use of legal drugs e. Journal of substance abuse treatment jsat special issue on. Articles range from studies of the chemistry of substances of abuse, their actions. Drug abuse is a major public health problem all over the world unodc, 2005. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Drugs of abuse, a dea resource guide, is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly abused and misused drugs in the united states. Nida research monographs are indexed in the index medicus. Family and peer behaviour and standards are for most youth the greatest sources of influence. An insight into the role of dentists against the new epidemic of drug abuse this is a temporary file and hence do not link it from a website, instead link the url of this page if you wish to link the pdf file.
Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe a person who is diagnosed with a mental illness a substance use or abuse and disorder at the same time. It causes a person to take drugs repeatedly, despite the harm they cause. The civic research institute cri is an independent publisher of reference and practice materials for professionals in criminal justice, health, social, and legal services. Drug abuse among nigerian adolescents strategies for counselling dorcas oluremi fareo abstract adolescents prefer an autonomous and independent life that is free from adult control, there by engaging in various delinquent acts drug abuse, rape, robbery, cultism. The manuals present clear, helpful information to aid drug treatment practitioners in providing the best possible care that science has to offer. Drug abuse da continues to rise in the united states, and otherwise healthy populations have been particularly affected. Therefore, this study considers all health and non. The most alarming trend is the use of illegal drugs like tobacco, and alcohol among the youth. Bringing a new approach to covering the basic principles and major topics found in a typical psychopharmacology course, drug use, misuse and abuse also adds the newest exciting and controversial findings in the study of drug use and abuse. Of the social environmental factors influencing adolescent drug abuse, the. The report is intended to serve as a guide to communities by identifying the core elements of promising strategies and illustrating these strategies with examples.
At the core, the text has a strong emphasis on developing scientific literacy and critical thinking in the student. More than half of persons who have a serious mental illness also have a substance use or abuse disorder. Geographic trends, patient characteristics, and outcomes of. The brain changes from addiction can be lasting, so drug addiction is considered a relapsing disease. Drug abuse, also called substance abuse or chemical abuse, addiction is chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. A study on substance abuse prevention eurasia journal of.
Further studies are necessary to develop alcohol and drug prevention programs that will have sustained effects across the age continuum. Impact of substance abuse on academic performance among. Preventing drug use among children and adolescents national. Promising strategies to reduce substance abuse is an assessment of the most effective strategies used nationwide to reduce illicit drug and alcohol abuse and related crime. Alcohol and drug use, abuse, and dependence in urban areas. The papers in this special issue include a sampling of the latest research on the epidemiology, clinical correlates, treatment, and public policy. The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the united states. The drug or other substance has less potential for abuse than the drugs or other substances in schedules i and ii. It seeks to publish material on the social, political, legal, and health contexts. An insight into the role of dentists against the new epidemic of drug abuse this is a temporary file and hence do not link it from a website, instead link the url of this page if you wish to link the pdf. With the information in this guide, parents and caregivers can help their children make smart choices and avoid the consequences of drug abuse. This publication covers topics including the controlled substances act and introduces drug classes including narcotics, stimulants. How does science provide solutions for drug abuse and addiction. Costs of drug abuse to society cartwright 1999 the.
Results from nidafunded research have shown that prevention programs involving families, schools, communities, and the media are effective in reducing drug abuse. Alcohol and drug problem overview the abuse of alcohol and other drugsincluding prescription drugsis common and costly. Myths and misconceptions related to substancedrug abuse will also be discussed in this module. Most downloaded journal of substance abuse treatment articles the most downloaded articles from journal of substance abuse treatment in the last 90 days. Dual diagnosis is sometime referred to as cooccurring disorders or comorbidity. It weaves psychological, historic, cultural, social, organic, and medical views emphasizing the concept a drugs results rely not solely on its properties, but in addition on. Frequent abuse of alcohol and other drugs can lead to addiction, a disease that affects the brain and behavior. A great majority of past drug abuse research has focused mostly on the mechanisms of addiction and the specific effects of substance use disorders on brain circuits and pathways that modulate reward, motivation, craving, and decision making. Evidence for the relationship between domestic abuse and drug and alcohol intoxication is plentiful in crime surveys but tends to focus, peculiarly, on the behaviour of victims more often than offenders. The medias role in encouraging drug abuse is exaggerated by jacob sullum 42 although the media may glamorize or sensationalize drug abuse, people who use drugs make a conscious decision to do so. Citing the media as a factor that contributes to drug abuse encourages people to deny responsibility for their actions. Prescription drug abuse has reached an epidemic level.
Department of educational psychology and counselling, ahmadu bello university, zaria,nigeria. Journal of reward deficiency syndrome and addiction science. Repeated drug use can change the brain and lead to addiction. Effects of medication assisted treatment mat for opioid use disorder on functional outcomes. The content below does not comply with 508 standards. Publishing articles on alcoholism, drug abuse and substance dependence. Drug abuse is becoming an increasing problem among students in kenya. One view posits these disorders as lying along an impulsivecompulsive spectrum, with some.
The major cause for concern is that a high proportion of the kenyan youth in secondary schools are involved in drugs nacada 2012. Us in comparison to india has this drug abuse problem in youngster. Drug abuse or substance abuse refers to the use of certain chemicals for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects on the brain. Signs of substance abuse drug abuse symptoms and effects. Drug abuse continues to create a major international epidemic affecting society. These factors are imbedded in the cultural and social structures within communities. Drug abuse list of high impact articles ppts journals. Causes and consequences of substance drug abuse introduction. Strategies for prevention and intervention of drug abuse among students in secondary schools in kenya. Geographic trends, patient characteristics, and outcomes. Sugarmodified ppi dendrimers as carriers of antileukemia drugs ppt version pdf. Data from recentmarijuanausing high school seniors were examined from 12 cohorts of monitoring the future weighted n6,481 to examine whether reasons for recent marijuana use are associated with use of eight other illicit drugs.
The 12 ps of the prescription drug abuse epidemic, american journal of public health 108, no. Understanding the risk factors that lead to substance abuse is paramount for the early identification and prevention of substance abuse in children. Whatever the reason a person starts taking drugs, whether recreationally or as prescribed, tolerance, patterns of increased use, physical dependence and, ultimately, addiction may developsometimes before the user even realizes it. Citing the media as a factor that contributes to drug abuse encourages people to. These disorders have historically been conceptualized in several ways. Prevention is the key drug addiction is a preventable disease. It is considered as a brain disease because drugs change the brain and its structure and how it works. Strategies for prevention and intervention of drug abuse.
It can cause or worsen many medical problems and if left untreated can destroy families and lives. Journal of drug issues jdi, published quarterly, has been dedicated since its inception to providing a professional and scholarly forum centered on the national and international problems associated with drugs, especially illicit drugs. The 12 ps of the prescription drug abuse epidemic, an article from american journal of public health, vol 108 issue 9. They are selectively included in the coverage of american statistics index, biosciences information service, chemical abstracts, current contents, psychological abstracts, and psychopharmacology abstracts. Sankar r 2016 impact of drug addiction on mental health. National institute on druge abuse nidas mission is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. Stigmais the process of the marginalisationof a group or class of people by others in a more powerful possitionby labeling them as different. If you need an alternative means of access to any information please contact nida public information and liaison branch at 3014431124, or you can use our contact form let us know the nature of your accessibility problem, the web address of the required information, and your contact information. Drug use and abuse takes an interdisciplinary strategy in its protection of present drug points. Abdulahi 2009 viewed drug abuse as the use of drugs to the extent that interferes with.
Indian journal of dentistry an insight into the role of. All journal articles featured in journal of substance use vol 25 issue 2. Most downloaded journal of substance abuse treatment articles. The global problem of addiction and drug abuse is responsible for. Drug and drug abuse is an open access journal and we do not charge the end user when accessing a manuscript or any article. This allows the scientific community to view, download, distribution of an article in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited, under the term of creative commons attribution license. Dynamics of domestic abuse and drug and alcohol dependency. Introduction drug addictionrelated stigmaexists worldwide. Impact of substance abuse on academic performance among adolescent students of colleges of education in kwara state, nigeria muritala ishola akanbi 1 godwin augustina 2 anyio bahago theophilus 3 muhammad muritala 4 ajiboye stephen ajiboye 4 1. Drug use drug use is a broad term to cover the taking of all psychoactive substances within which there are. Drug use the illicit substance most commonly used by young people under 15 years is cannabis. About 190 million people all over the world consume one drug or the other miller et al. This means that people in recovery are at risk for taking drugs. Substance abuse scale helps individuals to determine the level of their addiction to drug andor alcohol, and the nature of their addiction.
The ramifications of drug abuse extend far beyond the individual drug abuser, because the health and social consequences of drug abuse hivaids human immunodeficiency virusacquired immune deficiency syndrome, violence, tuberculosis, fetal effects, crime, and disruptions in family, workplace, and educational environments have devastating impacts on society and exact a cost of billions of. Pdf drug abuse is the willful misuse of either licit or illicit drugs for the purpose of recreation, perceived necessity or convenience. From the data acquired, it can be concluded that multiple factors influence adolescent drug behaviour. Substance abuse and dependence 293 tolerance physical habituation to a drug such that with frequent use, higher doses are needed to achieve the same effects. The findings revealed similarity in drug use across the three sites but higher rates of binge drinking and alcohol dependence in the colonias.
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