Patterns of Drug Use Among Indian Youth: Emerging Trends, Causes, and Public Health Implications

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Abstract

Substance use among Indian youth has emerged as a major public health concern over the last decade. Rapid sociocultural changes, academic pressure, urbanization, and digital exposure have contributed to early experimentation and regular use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, inhalants, synthetic drugs, and prescription medications. This paper reviews national data, recent studies, and sociobehavioral factors driving this rise. The findings highlight significant physical...

Dear Respected Colleagues,

Warm greetings from Bangladesh.

I, Syed Nasim Siraj Rudro, am deeply honored to reaffirm my commitment to ISSUP – not only as a national advocate from Bangladesh, but as an internationally accredited representative working at the intersection of human rights, youth empowerment, and substance use prevention across South Asia and beyond.

This commitment is rooted in my broader international assignments across key multilateral and diplomatic platforms:

🌍 Key International Designations & Engagements

– International Representative – UN DGC & UN DESA...

"Enhancing the Wellbeing of Youth and Implementing Preventive Measures for Substance Use Addiction.

SUBSTANCES USE ADDICTION & WELLBEING OF YOUTH 

Author: Dr. Gokul R Krishnan

ISSUP Member, CRIAI Member, American Psychological Association Member, ACA Member, CADCA Member, GMHAN CIRCLE Member, CIVICUS Member.

Email- gokulhr61 [at] gmail [dot] com

Abstract

Youth wellbeing is a critical determinant of resilience against substance use and addiction. Rising trends in alcohol, e-cigarette, and cannabis use among adolescents highlight the urgent need for prevention strategies that go beyond...

1. * *Addiction Problem Insight Raising (APIR)** 
   ****************** 
   By Rafi khawar
   (Pakistan)
   1 .What is my Problem?
   2.Do I know the exact nature of my Problem?
   3.Can I solve my problem alone?
   4.Is this my problem or Family problem now?
   5.Who is in the family taking more pressure of this Problem?
   6.Who is in the family taking less pressure of this problem?
   7.What family expect from me?
   8.What I expect from myself?
   9.Am I doing as my family expect from me?
   10.Am I doing what I expect from myself?
   11.If I am not doing that what should I do?
   12.If my problem is not solved, in next...

• *Planning Awareness Therapy (PAT* )
  by Rafi khawar (Pakistan)
  August 30_2024
  (For achieving long term Recovery)
  Planning plays key role in every matter of life to achieve success.
  Planning has two faces as  tossing coin( tale and head),we can win and we can loose too.But there is a fortune in toss which decides about win .
  In contrary ,planning is not a matter of fortune .we can make it,we can change it when we want.There is a very good news for all of us and that is,,
  ,Planning is changeable,,.
  In addiction of any kind,craving is a big boss of  Craving Administration Office(CAO)
  ...

On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, Pakistan Youth Organization, in collaboration with Freedom Treatment & Rehab, hosted a seminar at Freedom Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center on 31st May, 2024. The event featured esteemed speakers, including Sufi Muhammad Javed, Rana Maqsood Ahmad, Sana Ullah Rathore, Ms. Maham Butt, and Ms. Ramsha Zaheer. The speakers emphasized the significance of World No Tobacco Day and shed light on the severe health consequences of tobacco consumption. The seminar aimed to raise awareness and promote a tobacco-free lifestyle among the youth.

https://youtu.be/X7C_lc5YJsc?si=YeffcnNlpjeEf0p1

4th NATIONAL YOUTH CONVENTION
(IMPACTS & PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE USE AMONG YOUTH Anti-Drug Poster Competition & Cultural Show)

Organized By ISSUP PAKISTAN with Collaboration of QUAID-E-AZAM UNIVERISTY, on Dated 6th July, 2023 at ISLAMABD-Pakistan 

4thNational Youth Convention was scheduled on July, 6, 2023.

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter Organized National Youth convention would be organized in collaboration with National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam university Islamabad, Subhan Medical Centre Trust and Irada Clinic at the Earth Sciences...

Seminar on “Psycho-Education About Drugs And Child Abuse” for Drug Use Prevention In Schools, Collages And Universities By Department Of Psychiatry Poonch Medical Collage Rawalakot-AJK With collaboration ISSUP Pakistan Chapter And Pakistan Psychiatric Society at Rawalakot-AJK on Dated: 22-03-2023.

This seminar was conducted by the Department of Psychiatry Poonch Medical Collage in collaboration with ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Pakistan Psychiatric Society on "AWARENESS ABOUT DRUGS AMONG YOUTH IN RAWALAKOT", with the aim to impart apprehension about the drugs and educate about the prevention of...

Dr. Syed Azhar Ali Kazmi: Consultant Psychiatrist Member Executive Committee ISSUP Pakistan Chapter, Chapter Chief Pakistan Psychiatric Society- AJK), HOD Department of Psychiatry Poonch Medical College CHM Rawalakot-AJK with ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Pakistan Psychiatric Society going to conduct Free Psychiatry Clinic/Camp on Dated 25th March, 2023 a Rawalakot-AJK. Patients will be provided Free consultation/Medical Check-up and free medication.

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter Conducted Live International webinar on "Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) as a new storm for Mental Health and Addiction Professionals: Insight from Developing Countries"

Gamma Hydroxybutyrate is a substance from the Depressants family. This Webinar will explore its mechanism of action, its abuse and addiction; understanding its effects both on the brain and on the body. The session will also discuss the hype of its abuse in low and middle income countries, like Pakistan. It will conclude with available information on its harmful effects and available guidelines on...

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Subhan Medical Trust (Approved Training Provider by CPDAP) jointly organized Training on Universal Treatment Curriculum-1 "Introduction to the Science of addiction" with the collaboration of Institute of Southern Punjab (ISP) Multan on Dated Date 02-04 February, 2023.

32 Participants from South Punjab successfully completed their training on UTC-1.

Training was facilitated by ICAP Certified National Trainers.

1. Muhammad Shafique

Clinical Psychology

CEO, Subhan Medical Centre Trust Islamabad

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter

Post Graduate Diploma in Addiction Sciences

C...

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter conducted Live Session on "ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGIST IN REHABILITATION CENTER" from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels,Twitter, Instagram and LinkedInn with Guest Speaker Mr. Muhammad Shafique, Clinical Psychologist, ICAP-1 Certified, Post Graduate Diploma in Addiction Sciences, Director ISSUP Pakistan Chapter, CEO Subhan Trust International which is moderated by Ms. Saima Asghar Social Worker, Director ISSUP Pakistan, Executive Director New Life Rehab Center and General Secretary M A Jinnah Foundation (Regd), Sialkot, on Dated...

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter conducted a Live Session on "CHALLENGES IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN GILGIT BALTISTAN, PAKISTAN" on Dated 27th January, 2023 3-4pm PKT
from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels and Twitter, LinkedInn and Instagram page with Guest Speaker Dr. Sadiq Hussain He is Ph.D in Clinical Psychology, Post Magisterial Diploma in Clinical Psychology, Diploma in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, (University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey USA) Forensic Psychologist, Researcher and CEO Mind & Soul Services) He is currently working as...

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter conducted Live Session on "EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE BRAIN- Long and Short Term Effect" from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels,Twitter, Instagram and LinkedInn with Honorable Guest Speaker Dr. Waqas Azeem MBBS,FCPS Medicine, Assistant Professor Medicine at Social Security Hospital, Sialkot which is moderated by Ms. Saima Asghar Social Worker, Director ISSUP Pakistan, Executive Director New Life Rehab Center and General Secretary M A Jinnah Foundation (Regd), Sialkot, on Dated 2nd February, 2023 Thursday Time: 4-5Pm...

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter conducted Live Session on "SUCIDE AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER" from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels and Twitter with Guest Speaker Dr. Talat Habib Medical Doctor/MBBS, National Trainer by CPDAP & UNODC, Director ISSUP Pakistan Chapter, Addiction Certified Counselor from ICCE,
Internationally Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP-1 & ICAP-2) from NAADAC, USA which is was moderated by Ms. Saima Asghar Social Worker, Director ISSUP Pakistan, Executive Director New Life Rehab Center and General Secretary M A Jinnah...

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter organized a Seminar on " Seminar on Substance Use Prevention Among Youth". By Following the theme "Addressing Drug Challenges in Health and Humanitarian Crises" in Collaboration with TABA NUST SDG Student Hub NUST at National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad-Pakistan.

The purpose of this seminar is to address the increasingly concerning issue of drug use among Youth by raising awareness and guiding those affected where to get help from. on Thursday, 8th December 2022 at NIT Seminar Hall, NUST H12 campus .

Presenters/Guest Speakers from various...

Nowadays children are abuced in many types. Most popular is child labour. Child labour is most seen in under developed country. Child labour is an abuse because children have right to.live respect. And education.

I WANT TO PUBLISH AN ARTICLE.TOPIC IS 

"PREVALENCE AND PATTERN OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG

URBAN TEENAGERS".

ANYONE CAN HELP ME?

jihadyasir [at] gmail [dot] com

Man is not bad. Drugs are bad
If they give up drugs, they are very successful and very good people
You have to have will power to quit drugs
You will speak for yourself as I can do it 
Life is beautiful without a drugs 
You like the little things
How can you remove stigma
You don't have to tell anyone that I quit drugs 
You have to show your actions 
From your behavior, from your thinking, from your emotions, from your walking, from your getting up, from your sitting
you can do it
You are very lucky to have quit drugs
You have courage, a lot of passion, a lot of enthusiasm, but you should take...

Addiction is a disease that affects your brain and behavior directly.

When you are addicted you can not resist to stop it and your social, occupational and educational life become disturb.

So there are a lot of treatments to how to stop it.

Some are Ripidetox. 12 rules of treatments.. supportive therapy and psychotherapy as well.