SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.6476Keywords:
Drug Abuse, Socio-Economic Impact, Peer Pressure, Unemployment, Financial Strain, RehabilitationAbstract [English]
Drug abuse is a rising concern that affects both the social fabric and economic stability of communities. This study was conducted in Bamla village, Bhiwani district (Haryana) with a sample of 27 respondents, using a structured interview schedule to understand the socio-economic impacts of drug abuse.
The results show that peer pressure, unemployment, stress, and media influence are the main social drug factors contributing to drug use, especially among youth. The findings also reveal serious economic consequences, with many respondents spending a large share of their income on drugs, facing job loss, incurring medical expenses, borrowing money, or selling assets to sustain their addiction. Families often reduced spending on essentials like food, health, and education due to drug-related expenses.
The study concludes that drug abuse is both a social issue, shaped by cultural and peer influences, and an economic burden, leading to financial strain and community-level challenges. Addressing this problem requires a comprehensive approach that combines awareness, preventive action, employment opportunities, and accessible rehabilitation services.
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