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12 articles for “substance abuse”
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Counselling on Level of Awareness Regarding the Ill Effects of Substance Abuse Among Substance Abusers at Selected Setting
Abstract: Background: Substance abuse means the harmful abuse of substance such as alcohol and illicit drugs. Unlimited use of these substances produces the dependence with behavioural, higher mental functioning, physiological changes when abused continuously and repeated strong desire, to ingest substance despite of its harmful consequences. Restoration of the health of the substance abusers mainly dependent on the policies related to alcohol and intervention planned to reduce the pattern of substance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Health Hazards and Prevention of Selected Substance Abuse among Pu College Students of Urban Pu Colleges at Bangalore
Abstract: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The word “adolescence” is derived from the Latin adolescere (to grow up). Adolescence is therefore literally the period of growing up and becoming an adult. In western society the term is now mainly used to describe the period from about 12 to about 18 or 19 years, or the period of development from childhood to young adulthood. Drug is a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–86 Read article
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The Difficulties of Rehabilitation for Offenders with Concurrent Depression and Substance Abuse Issues
Abstract: This study investigates the multifaceted challenges faced by malefactors with co-occurring symptoms of depression and substance abuse, pressing a critical gap in current recuperation sweats. These malefactors witness compounded difficulties, including elevated rates of recidivism and significant walls to penetrating applicable treatment, which are further complicated by societal smirch and shy support systems. The interplay between internal health diseases and substance abuse necessitates an intertwined approach to recuperation that coincidently …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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EFFECTIVENESS OF STP ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A PRE-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Abstract: Background of the study: Substance abuse is a social evil found worldwide. It is prevalent mostly in young children and especially males. Large proportion of world’s population is now under the threat of substance abuse. It is maladaptive pattern of drug use leading to impairment or distress in social and occupational functioning manifested by failure to fulfil major roles. Among the environment factors attributed to drug dependence are rapid technological …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–2 8 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Control Strategies on Knowledge, Drug Refusal Assertiveness, and Self-Management Skills Among Adolescents in Selected Centers of Madurai – A Mixed Method Research Approach
Abstract: Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from age 10 to 19 years. It represents a distinctive phase in human growth and a critical period for establishing the fundamentals of optimal health. Aim: (1) To recognize adolescents engaged in substance abuse and investigate the underlying causes and factors contributing to their behavior. (2) To assess the efficacy of interventions aimed at controlling substance abuse among adolescents. Research …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Knowledge of High School Students Regarding Substance Abuse in a Selected School in Kottayam District
Abstract: Substance abuse in various forms is a social problem. Kerala shows a high prevalence in alcoholism and is ranked top in India. A descriptive study was done to assess the knowledge of high school students regarding substance abuse and to determine the association between the knowledge of high school students and baseline variables. The study was conducted in a school at Peruva. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Regarding Substance Abuse, Studying in Selected Senior Secondary School of Patiala (Punjab)
Abstract: Substance abuse is a problem that has raised concern all over the world. Addiction is a family disease, one person may use, but the whole family suffers. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of adolescents regarding substance abuse and to aware them about this problem. Data were collected from 100 adolescents with self-structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale and found that adolescents have poor …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Impact of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude related to substance abuse among inmates of de-addiction centers of selected districts, Rajasthan
Abstract: Background: Substance use disorders represent a major public health challenge worldwide. Risk factors for developing substance abuse are physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, exposure to trauma, bullying, gang affiliation, family members or peers who use or misuse substances, easy access to these substances, comorbid psychiatric illness, lack of knowledge about drugs and unhealthy coping skills towards life events. Aim: This study is aimed to measure the effect of educational intervention …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 55–61 Read article
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Prevalence of Perceived Stress among Adolescents in Selected School at Puducherry
Abstract: Adolescence is a stage of ‘Storms and Stresses’. The period of adolescence is of ultimate important in human’s life. In this period a person gets physical, mental and emotional maturity. Adolescents are faced with challenging issues involving the identity, puberty, formation and transition from childhood to adulthood. Unmanaged stress can cause adolescents with potentially significant health impacts and higher risk for behavioral problems, suicide and risky sexual behavior, smoking, substance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 122–125 Read article
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Changes During Adolescent Period
Abstract: Adolescence is the period of developmental transition between childhood and adulthood, involving multiple physical, intellectual, personality, and social developmental changes. Due to rapid changes adolescents face lot of challenges. They are unintentional injury suicide, homicide, unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), substance abuse, etc. Adolescence is a developmental period characterized by multiple changes in virtually every aspect of an individual’s life, calling for new psychological adjustments. Keywords: adolescent changes, challenges, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Drug Abuse and its Impact on Health Between Urban and Rural Adolescents in Selected High Schools of Gokak Taluk with a View to Develop an Information Booklet
Abstract: Background of the Study: Adolescence represents a crucial and dynamic stage in the human life cycle. Roughly 18–20% of the Indian population falls within the age range of 10–20 years. This demographic, comprising future citizens, faces a significant vulnerability to early initiation into drugs and other psychoactive substances. Nurses have an important role in assessing their knowledge regarding drug abuse in schools, and also in community area regarding drug abuse. …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 30–52 Read article
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ASSESSING KNOWEDGE REGARDING EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM IN MEN AT THIMMARAJAPURA VILLAGE, KOLLEGAL.
Abstract: Alcohol, serving both as a beverage with some nutritional value and a psychoactive substance, poses significant health risks when consumed excessively. Chronic alcohol misuse can lead to a myriad of health issues, including hypertension, cardiac disease, stroke, liver disease, digestive problems, infertility, and various forms of cancer. Moreover, prolonged alcohol abuse can weaken the immune system, rendering individuals more susceptible to serious infections.To investigate the prevalence and effects of alcoholism, …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article