Reasons of relapse and pattern of drug use among the substance users in Bangladesh

A nationwide study

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ID15414909
AuthorsMohammad Hayatun Nabi (0000-0001-9816-2080, North South University), Iqbal Masud, Tasnuva Humaira, Amir Hussain (0000-0002-8080-082X), Farah Naz (0000-0002-9170-9300), Promit Ananyo Chakraborty (0000-0002-1561-1301), Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader (0000-0002-1443-6257, North South University, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume21
Issue3
Pages876-885
Publication date2020-08-04
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1533-2640 • E-ISSN: 1533-2659
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15332640.2020.1801549
PMID32749210
OpenAlexW3047533193
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited14

This study aimed at investigating the reasons of relapse and patterns of drug use among the substance users in Bangladesh. We have conducted a descriptive type of cross-sectional study among the relapse cases of substances users in the whole of Bangladesh. Concerning the reasons for relapse after taking treatment; family unrest (29.5%), peer pressure (27.4%), to reduce depression (24.8%) and craving for drugs (24.3%) were the most frequent. Amphetamine was reported to be the most used drug (76.1%, n = 693), followed by cannabis (75%, n = 683) and alcohol (54.3%, n= 495). Further extensive studies are also needed to explore the association

Addiction · Amphetamine · Cannabis · Craving · Depression (economics · Drug · Environmental health · Peer pressure · Psychiatry · Substance use · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Clinical Psychology · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Medicine · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes · Internal Medicine

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