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[Status of drug addiction in Mostar].

Zarema Obradović1, Nedim Loncarević

  • 1Zavod za zdravstvenu zastitu Mostar.

Medicinski Arhiv
|April 14, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Drug addiction is rising among youth in Mostar, with one-third of young people using drugs like marijuana. Many feel social and economic dissatisfaction drives drug use, and most do not seek help.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Context:

  • Drug addiction poses a growing threat in transitional countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H).
  • There is a concerning trend of decreasing age of initiation for drug use and an increase in intravenous drug users.
  • The socio-economic and political climate contributes to the drug use problem among young people.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the drug-taking habits, attitudes, and practices of young people in Mostar.
  • To understand the prevalence and patterns of drug use within this demographic.
  • To identify the underlying reasons and contributing factors to drug consumption.

Summary:

  • A study in Mostar revealed that one-third of young examinees have used or currently use drugs, with marijuana being the most prevalent.
  • Key drivers for drug use include dissatisfaction with social, political, and economic conditions, coupled with a lack of youth-oriented activities and social spaces.
  • A significant barrier to treatment is the perception among many users that they do not require help, with a preference for non-institutional support.

Impact:

  • Drug addiction is identified as a critical issue requiring a more organized and multi-sectoral approach in Mostar.
  • The findings underscore the necessity of involving various sectors in addressing the problem.
  • The crucial role of family support systems in tackling drug addiction is highlighted.

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