ABSTRACT

Aim: To determine the degree of understanding and judgment of drug misuse amongst high school students.

Study design: A cross-sectional study

Place and Duration: This study was conducted in schools of Hyderabad Pakistan from June 2021 to August 2021.  

Methodology: A survey and a self-structured discussion were used to gather information from 290 high school students about their understanding and perceptions of drug misuse. Empirical inferential statistics were used to analyze the data.

Results: The frequency of drug addiction among questioned students was 14.5 percent, with males more than females. Exploratory curiosity, according to 35% of students, is the greatest prominent reason for substance addiction. 42.8 percent of students learned about it online, and the majority of them are conscious of the negative consequences of drug misuse.

Conclusion: According to the findings, peer influence and quick access to drugs in society are major significant factors in drug usage, with exploratory curiosity being the greatest prominent cause. A preventive plan should be implemented to eliminate this heinous act from our society.