The prevalence and experience of illicit drug use

Journals

Title：
The prevalence and experience of illicit drug use
Author：
Rehan Haider
Author Affiliation：
Department of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Received：Aug.7, 2023
Accepted：Sep.20, 2023
Published：Oct.8, 2023

Abstract

Illicit drug use is a complicated and pervasive public health problem that has garnered enormous attention because of its many implications for individuals and societies. This abstract explores the prevalence and experiential aspects of illicit drug use, shedding light on its multifaceted nature. Drawing upon a comprehensive assessment of current literature up until September 2021, this summary gives a synthesized assessment of the present-day state of expertise. The prevalence of illicit drug use varies across demographics, geographical areas, and socioeconomic strata. Factors such as age, gender, cultural history, and monetary situations have an impact on the initiation and continuation of drug use. Even as facts suggest fluctuations in tendencies over the years, drug use remains a worldwide undertaking with extensive-ranging health, social, and monetary consequences. The experience of illicit drug use is complex and stimulated by diverse character and contextual factors. The choice to interact with illicit substances frequently stems from complicated interplay of curiosity, peer stress, emotional distress, and accessibility. The subsequent adventure may also involve experimentation, ordinary use, and, in some cases, the development of dependence. The experience of drug use is not uniform; people document diverse bodily, mental, and social results that impact their overall well-being. Understanding the superiority and experiential dimensions of illicit drug use is critical for designing powerful prevention, intervention, and damage reduction strategies. Those techniques ought to embody a comprehensive approach that addresses the complicated web of things contributing to drug use, which includes education, network support, coverage reforms, and accessible healthcare offerings. Through comprehensively grasping the prevalence and experiential realities of illicit drug use, societies can work closer to centered solutions that prioritize the health and welfare of all people. This abstract underscore the necessity of ongoing research and collaborative efforts to address illicit drug use as a multidimensional public health undertaking.

Keywords

Illicit drug use, occurrence, revel in, public health, addiction, harm reduction, prevention, intervention, socioeconomic, well-being, coverage, healthcare, substance abuse, worldwide venture.

Doi

https://doi.org/10.58396/bephs020104

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