European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON CONTRIBUTING FACTORS FOR DRUG DEPENDENCE

Dr. Preeti Soni*

ABSTRACT

The drug menace touches millions of lives in both developed and developing countries. It’s most negative impact is concentrated amongst the vulnerable and marginalized in societies. Globally, it is estimated that in 2012, some 243 million people (range: 162 million-324 million) corresponding to some 5.2 per cent (range: 3.5-7.0 per cent) of the world population aged 15-64 had used an illicit drug. Historically drugs have been created for the benefits of humans but unfortunately misused throughout its existence. In order to eliminate or at least to decrease its abuse, it is important to examine the contributory factors of drug abuse and the accessibility of drugs. In sum, this review attempts to discuss the contributory factors of drug abuse and how factors has impacted on substance use; specifically, the genetic influence on substance abuse. This would help the government and NGO to generate the effective precautions and interventions.

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