A Psychological Study on Substance Abusers: Pre and During Rehabilitation

Authors

  • Ms. Dolen Crisel Student, Department of Forensic Science (Honours), Jain (deemed- to- be) University, Bangalore, India
  • Ms. Jamuna. K. V Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Science, Jain (deemed- to- be) University, Bangalore, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1003.133

Keywords:

Drug, Substance, Drug addiction, Drug addicts, Substance Abuse, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Bangalore.

Abstract

Drug addiction is like a complex chronic disease and quitting the same usually takes more than good intentions and strong will. A combination of factors influence risk for addiction and labels a person as a drug addict. In this project, an attempt has been made to study the psychology of substance abusers, before and during rehab, and suggest some preventive measures towards the same issue. A sample size of 30 was selected from Spandana Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Sreenivas Nagar, Nandini Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560096. The patients feel very insulted and judged by the society as they are frowned upon. They crave to be heard, for some empathy, love and care. In such a fragile condition, the substance abusers wish for betterment and are enthusiastic to counsel those who follow the same path of substance abuse.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Ms. Dolen Crisel, & Ms. Jamuna. K. V. (2022). A Psychological Study on Substance Abusers: Pre and During Rehabilitation. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 10(3). https://doi.org/10.25215/1003.133