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Drug use among juveniles in conflict with the law
Chetna Malhotra1, Nandini Sharma, Ratna Saxena
1Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Objective:
To study the pattern of drug use, reasons for initiation and the perception about the effects of using drugs, among juveniles in conflict with law.
Methods:
A qualitative study was conducted at Prayas Observation Home for boys, New Delhi. Eight key informant interviews were conducted to find the prevalence of prior drug use among boys. Five focus group discussions were conducted with 34 children using a topic outline guide.
Results:
The study showed that drug use was related to other criminal activities. Peer group and media were the most important influences for initiation of drug use. All kinds of drugs could easily be procured by children and there was a gradual progression from non-use to tobacco and alcohol use, to marijuana and ultimately to other drugs. Knowledge about medical and social mal-effects of consuming drugs did not seem to effect either the consumption of drugs or the desire to leave this habit.
Conclusion:
Results of the study demonstrate an urgent need for taking stringent measures in order to curb drug use among adolescents.
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