SUBSTANCES USE AMONG THAI YOUTHS
Keywords:
Substances abuse, Youths, Drugs use behaviorAbstract
The study of the epidemic situation of substance use is the cornerstone of solving the problem. This study aimed to determine the proportion of Thai youths (aged 10-18 years) who use substances in 2022. It was a cross-sectional descriptive study using a three-stage stratified cluster sampling. A total of 4,666 samples were obtained. A self-administered questionnaire collected data. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analyzed data.
Of Thai youths aged 10-18, 16.6% reported their experiences of ever using any substances. Of these, 13.1% had used substances in the past 3 months. There were statistically significant differences between sexes and age groups. The popular substance used by youths were kratom (especially kratom liquid), sedatives, cannabis (especially dried cannabis), stimulants (especially YABA), depressants (especially tramadol and codeine), and hallucinogens, respectively. In addition, the behavior of using more than one substance simultaneously (polysubstance) was found. There are also substances used along with alcohol, as well as using substances together with e-cigarettes. Moreover, substances used along with alcohol and e-cigarettes have also emerged.
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