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September 10, 2025

Determinants of illicit substance use among young adults in a coastal town of South India: A mixed-methods study.

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SDShyamashree DasVKVeena Ganesh KamathSri Venkateswara Institute of Medical SciencesDPDivya Arvind PrabhuManipal Academy of Higher Education

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Implication

Mixed-methods analysis shows patterns of illicit substance use in young adults, indicating key risk factors.

Key Points

  • Lifetime illicit substance use was reported by 1.8% of participants, highlighting a significant concern among youth.
  • Analysis revealed that factors like male gender and lack of parental awareness are strongly associated with substance use.
  • The study utilized a cross-sectional design to identify risk factors, supplemented by qualitative discussions for deeper insights.
  • These findings suggest the urgent need for educational interventions and screening programs to prevent illicit substance use.

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Das et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23d81b210217d6478df1ahttps://doi.org/10.4103/indianjpsychiatry_1133_24
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