A Study on drug addiction among youngsters at Coimbatore District.

ABSTRACT :

Drug addiction, also called substance dependence or dependence syndrome, is a

condition where a person feels a strong need to take a drug. Addiction also
involves other behaviours. These include finding it difficult to control the need to
use the drug and feeling the use of the drug to be more important than more
normal things such as family or work. When the person does not use the drug for
an amount of time, they may suffer from withdrawal.

When a person is addicted, they are usually addicted to a class (a specific kind) of
drug. For example: Heroin is a drug that is in the Opiate class. Which means that a
person addicted to Heroin may also be seen to have an addiction to other opiates
such as Morphine.

KEY WORD : drug addiction , opiate class , heroin , morphine.

INTRODUCTION :

Life has given us a huge and noble gift and that is the youth. Biologically youth is a
particular stage of life when an individual is young, and often means the time
between childhood and adulthood (maturity). This age represents “the
appearance, freshness, vigor, spirit, etc., characteristic of one who is
young”.Youth is a lifetime experience that may shape an individual. It creates the
level of dependency, which can be marked in various ways according to different
cultural perspectives. At this phase of life, the youth is always driven by fantasy or
freedom and the power to choose his or her response.But all this must be
cautiously exercised and every step should be planned. It is the best and
appropriate phase to accomplish the dual goals of intelligence and
character.Youth is a critical age of development, a period of uncertainty when
everything is in ferment. A youth personality possesses a mixture of both stages; a
child and an adult. Their emotions change every time. Like he can be selfish at
certain times or turn out to be selfless the very next day.The same person may
also turn out to be rebellious one day.Young people's brains are growing and
developing until they are their mid-20's. This is especially true of the prefrontal
cortex, which is used to make decisions. Taking drugs when young can interfere
with developmental processes occurring in the brain. It can also affect their
decision-making. They may be more likely to do risky things, such as unsafe sex
and dangerous driving.The earlier young people start using drugs, the greater
their chances of continuing to use them and become addicted later in life.Taking
drugs when you are young can contribute to the development of adult health
problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and sleep disorders.

REASON FOR YOUNGER GETTING INTO DRUGS:

In the morden world and in glooming generation and cultural change lots Young
people may do drugs because they want to be accepted by friends or peers who
are doing drugs. Abused drugs can produce feelings of pleasure. Some young
people suffer from depression, anxiety, stress-related disorders, and physical
pain. Some may do drugs to try to get some relief. Young people often want to try
new experiences, especially ones that they think are thrilling or daring.

Which drugs most commonly used by young people?

The drugs that are most commonly used by young people are alcohol, tobacco,
and marijuana,cigatettes,pans etc. Recently, more young people have
started vaping tobacco and marijuana. There is still a lot we don't know about the
dangers of vaping. Some people have unexpectedly gotten very ill or have even
died after vaping. Because of this, young people should stay away from vaping.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

 To identify the problems of youngers faced to get into substances at

Coimbatore district.
 Identify and describe the why they get into drugs in younger age .
  Alternative approaches to be provided for the youngers to get rid of the
drugs or substances and bring them back to their normal lifestyle.
 Raise awareness to help youngers to appreciate the value of education and
the age which they must be aware of and utilize for the quality of work.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS:

Why are drugs especially dangerous for young people?

Why do young people take drugs?

Which young people are at risk for drug use?

What are the signs that a young person has a drug problem?

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:

Research methodology is a way to systematically solve the research problem. It

may be understood as a science of studying how research is done scientifically.

Research Design:

The design chosen to analyze the information i.e., descriptive research.

Sampling design:

The proportionate stratified random sampling method will be used to select the
drugs used by youngers in Coimbatore district.

Area of study:

Six taluks of Coimbatore District as Perur, Madukkarai, Annur, Mettupalayam,

Sulur, and Pollachi.

Duration of the Study: 4 Months

Data Collection:
While deciding about the method of data collection for the study, the primary
data and secondary has been taken.

Primary Data The primary data will be collected through:

• Questionnaires and

• Interview method.

Secondary Data The secondary data includes:

• Old records.

• Journals.

• Key sites.

• Related studies.

Expected Outcome:

Thorough this study it helps the government and NGO’s to arrange necessary
facility to reduce useage of drugs in youngers . It helps the society to understand
the youngers addiction for substances or drugs and discontinuation of their
situation, it suggest the social volunteer groups to help those younger’s for their
social development. Identify the main cause that contributes to the phenomenon
of the addiction . To know the factors affects the youngers to get addicted for the
substance or drugs . To understand about mind and trending strategy at
Coimbatore district.
WORK PLAN:

s.no MONTH WORK SCHEDULE

1 SEPTEMBER Review of literature
collection
2 OCTOBER Questionnaire
construction and Data
collection
3 NOVEMBER Data Analysis and
Interpretation
4 DECEMBER Report Preparation

BUDGET ESTIMATES

S.NO PARTICULARS AMOUNT REQUIRED(RS.)

1 Literature Collection 1500
2 Questionnaire Printout 2300
3 Data Collection 2200
4 Transportation 3000
5 Miscellaneous 1500
6 Overheads 2000
TOTAL 12,500