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Risk factors for bango abuse in upper Egypt.

Heba A Yassa¹, Abd El-Wahaab A Dawood, Manal M Shehata

¹Assiut University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic and Clinical Toxicology Department, Assiut 71111, Egypt.

Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology

|July 26, 2011

Summary

Bango abuse, a significant issue in Egypt, disproportionately affects male students and drivers aged 21-30. This drug use is linked to academic decline, aggression, and family issues.

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Area of Science:

Substance Abuse Research
Public Health
Criminology

Background:

Cannabis (bango) is a globally prevalent drug.
Narcotics cost Egypt approximately $800 million annually.
Understanding bango abuse risk factors is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

Identify risk factors for bango abuse.
Focus on secondary school students and drivers in Assiut, Egypt.
Inform targeted prevention and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

Surveyed 1000 volunteers (students and drivers) in Assiut province.
Collected urine samples for analysis.
Administered questionnaires to determine risk factors.

Main Results:

Bango abuse in drivers concentrated in the 21-30 age group and specific vehicle types (microbus, van).
Student abuse was 100% male, linked to high daily funds, larger families, and parental divorce.
Abused students exhibited increased aggression and decreased school activity participation.

Conclusions:

Bango abuse negatively impacts academic achievement.
Associated with antisocial and violent behaviors.
Highlights the need for tailored interventions for different demographics.