NSU Research Contributions
Title : Reasons of relapse and pattern of drug use among the substance users in Bangladesh: A nationwide study
Authors : Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Iqbal Masud, Tasnuva Humaira, Amir Hussain, Farah Naz, Promit Ananyo Chakraborty, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse | Volume Number: 21 | Publication Year : 2020 | Issue Number: 3 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q2 | Publisher Name: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC | |
| Pages : 10 | |||
| 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 across Bangladesh identifies family unrest (29.5%), peer pressure (27.4%), and reducing depression (24.8%) as the primary drivers behind the recurrence of substance use disorder. The research highlights a significant shift in drug patterns, with amphetamine (76.1%) and cannabis (75%) being the most prevalent substances, primarily administered through smoking (90.1%). Crucially, the study challenges common social perceptions by revealing that 96.3% of relapsed users live with their families, indicating that recovery strategies must move beyond clinical treatment to include family-based support systems and social interventions to effectively combat the high rates of relapse in the country. | Collaboration: NGO | Keywords: Substance use; relapse case; drug use; Bangladesh |
