NSU Research Contributions
Title : Legal and social consequences of substance use: Results from a nationwide study in Bangladesh
Authors : Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Amir Hussain, Saad Ullah Al Amin, Sanjana Zaman, and Iqbal Masud
| Journal Article Title: Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse | Volume Number: 21 | Publication Year : 2020 | Issue Number: 4 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q2 | Publisher Name: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC | |
| Pages : 11 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Prevent and treat substance abuse Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This nationwide cross-sectional study of 911 relapse cases in Bangladesh reveals the devastating legal and social toll of substance use, particularly among young men. The research highlights that nearly half of substance users (49.5%) face arrest, with over 52% experiencing imprisonment. Socially, the impact is equally severe, with 71.4% facing social stigma, 60% being bullied, and 70% suffering from destroyed family relationships. These findings serve as a critical evidence base for policymakers, indicating that while legal enforcement is active, there is an urgent need for multi-dimensional treatment, social intervention, and family support systems to overcome the cycle of addiction and improve the quality of life for individuals in Bangladesh. | Collaboration: NGO | Keywords: Consequences, substance use, relapse, Bangladesh |
