Etiology of Drug Abuse: A Narrative Analysis
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction and Aim.
Further gains in the prevention of drug abuse disorders require in-depth and holistic understanding of the risk factors of addiction from different perspectives.
Lay persons and experts have different concepts of risk which could complement each other.
The purpose of this study was to elaborate drug abuse risk factors through the story of individuals who had become drug dependent.
Design and Methods.
In this qualitative research, 33 individuals attending treatment centres for drug abuse were interviewed about the story of their addiction in Kerman, Iran.
Interview questions were around the story of the participants.
Results.
All participants were male and in the age range of 18–40 years.
Narrative analysis identified five themes as the main risk factors: family factors, peer pressure, the effect of gateway drugs (especially waterpipe), individual characteristics, and the community factors.
More emphasis was placed upon the role of family factors, peer influence, and gateway effect.
Discussion and Conclusion.
This study elicited information from drug dependent subjects regarding the risk factors of drug abuse.
According to drug dependent individuals’ views, more attention should be devoted to family and peer influences by policy makers, in developing culture-based preventive strategies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jadidi, Nadjme& Nakhaee, Nouzar. 2014. Etiology of Drug Abuse: A Narrative Analysis. Journal of Addiction،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1037724
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jadidi, Nadjme& Nakhaee, Nouzar. Etiology of Drug Abuse: A Narrative Analysis. Journal of Addiction No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1037724
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jadidi, Nadjme& Nakhaee, Nouzar. Etiology of Drug Abuse: A Narrative Analysis. Journal of Addiction. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1037724
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1037724