Impacts of Drug Addiction on Adolescents in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study

Abstract

Drug addiction is turning into a national problem from the social problem. It creates many other problems. This study will be conducted to identify the core cause of drug addiction in adolescents in Bangladesh. To conduct this research, a questionnaire survey and case study was conducted among 30 teenagers, including 25 boys and 5 Girls whose age limit were between 18 to 30. The case study tried to bring out the core factor responsible for the drug addiction of adolescents and the questionnaire survey showed the people’s perception toward drug addiction. Research findings suggested that the influence of peer groups, weak family bonding, affluence and shortage of money are the key factors for the drug addiction of adolescents in Bangladesh. Data were collected from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.