Pre-Disposing Causes of Drug Dependency Among Adolescence in

Selected Barangays in Dinalupihan, Bataan

in the first quarter of year 2024

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An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to
The Faculty, Criminology Department
College of Subic Montessori, Inc.
Dinalupihan, Bataan

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In Partial Fulfillment
of the Course Requirement for the Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Criminology

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By:

JAVIER, MARVIN DELA CRUZ

ANDULAN, JENRIC MAGNO
ANTONIO, RHENZ ANGELO CAPULE
CONTRERAS, MARK JOSEPH LETRERO
MANDAP, KLARENCE SALAZAR
SAYSON, RONALD LOUIE DELA CRUZ
SAMPANG, CARLO VILLEN
SINGCA, MARK JOSHUA VILLEGAS

APRIL 2024
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 CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

Substance abuse resulting in extremely fragile health conditions, distress or inability to fulfill personal

responsibilities manifest as repeated and repeated use of substances leading to adverse health and psychosocial

consequences especially in young people.

Drugs and drug abuse have many negative consequences including poor memory, poor performance, high

school dropout rates, reduced cognition, expulsion from school, early pregnancy HIV, poor relationships with

parents, teachers, siblings and peers (Softkenya.com, 2011).

The prevalence of drug dependence among adolescents poses a significant public health challenge

worldwide, with significant impacts on individual well-being, social cohesion and economic productivity

Despite communication efforts to control it address this issue, adolescent substance use and abuse rates remain

alarmingly high.

Adolescence is a critical developmental period of greater vulnerability to initiation of substance use

and obesity. Individuals experience severe physical, psychological, and social emotional changes during this

transition, making them particularly vulnerable to experimenting with drugs and alcohol so understanding the

factors that contribute to adolescent drug dependence is important and have developed effective preventive

intervention strategies tailored to their specific population-specific needs. (National Library of Medicine, 2008)

This study seeks to examine the complex network of factors that contribute to adolescent drug dependence.

Using existing literature and empirical evidence, the study aims to shed light on

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 the role of genetic predisposition, family dynamics, peer influence, mental health comorbidity, and

environmental factors influence plays a role in adolescents’ susceptibility to substance abuse.

By explaining why these factors occur, researcher seeks to address important gaps in understanding of

adolescent drug dependence in order to provide a basis for evidence-based interventions that aims to reduce

substance use and improving positive outcomes for adolescents. Finally, by addressing the root causes of

adolescent drug use, it can work to create a safe and supportive environment for the next generation.

Statement of the Problem

Adolescent drug dependence is a major public health problem that is important on personal and social

well-being. The general problem of the study is to determine the predisposing causes adolescence drug

dependency among adolescence in selected Barangays in Dinalupihan, Bataan in the first quarter of the year

2024.

Specifically, the study aims to answer the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:

a. age ,

b. sex,

c. grade level / educational attainment, and

d. socio economic status

2. What are the predisposing causes of drug dependency among adolescence identified in terms of:

2.1 Family Dynamics

2.2 Peer Influence

2.3 Genetic Predisposition

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 2.4 Environmental Influence

3. How may the assessment of the respondents on the extent of the factors affecting adolescents be

described?

4. What is the implication of the results of the study?

Significance of the study

The results of the study would be beneficial to the following:

Adolescent- Understanding the causes and factors that leads to drug dependency can help them to make well

informed choices and avoid potential problems in the future.

Families- Identifying predisposing causes of drug dependency allows the family to recognize potential risk

early and take precautionary measure to support their children and create a healthy environment for them.

Teachers and School Administrators – can use research findings to create, craft and develop prevention

program to support students who may be at risk in drug dependency.

Local Government Unit (LGU) and Law Enforcers - research like this will be beneficial for them in crafting

new and revised policies in reducing drug dependency and promoting overall public health

Community- they can use this research findings to design targeted intervention and support services for

adolescents and their families.

Future Researchers – This study will pave the way for future studies concerning issues and topics that are

related to the one being studied yet not fully covered. Other angles, variables or aspects can be given attention

which were not accommodated by this study.

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Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The study will focus on the predisposing causes of drug dependency among adolescents of Selected

Barangays in Dinalupihan, Bataan. Specifically, the study will target the youth in the specific age range of 13-

18 years to ensure that it covers adolescence and drugs dependency. The study will examine a variety of factors

that influence adolescent drug exposure, including family dynamics, peer influences, socioeconomic status,

environmental influences, and genetic predisposition.

It will employ mixed method such as surveys, interviews, or case studies, to gather data on the

identified variables.

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 Notes in Chapter I

Johnston LD, O'Malley PM, Bachman JG, Schulenberg JE. Monitoring the Future national results on
adolescent drug use: Overview of key findings, 2006. Bethesda, MD: National Institute on Drug
Abuse; 2007.

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