A study on psychoactive substance abuse

Substance abuse identifies as a maladaptive pattern of substance use manifested by recurrent and significant adverse consequences related to repeated use of substance. Substance abuse has also been referred to as any use of substances that poses significant Hazards to Health. Use of drugs can also have severe detrimental effects on the immediate family and society by disrupting its very social fabric. Psychological forms of treatment such as counselling and supportive psychotherapy are found to be useful in dealing with substance abuse. The present study was undertaken by the investigator for assessing the knowledge and attitude of adolescent students regarding psychoactive substance abuse in selected schools, Ludhiana, Punjab.