The reasons of using dangerous drugs in the Jordanian society : "the users' points of view"

Abstract EN

This study aimed at identifying of the most important reasons that lead to the use of drugs and dangerous substances from the perspectives of the users in the Jordanian Society.

The results of the study showed that the most important reasons for using drugs and dangerous substances from the perspectives of the users attributed mainly to family issues, the need to gain pleasure and delight, escape from the financial crisis, coping with the friends, and the need to forget concerns and worries.

In addition, the results showed significant statistical differences between males and females in drug usage for the benefit of males, In addition, there were significant statistical differences for the reasons of use due to the age variable.

There were significant statistical differences between the married and non-married person, which indicates that the social status (the single individuals) have a positive effect in using drugs and dangerous substances.

The researchers recommended the need to conduct more studies on addiction phenomenon and link it with other variables such as the educational level of the addicted person and type of substance that used so often by the addicted people.