IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

PL Vanrozama; Dr.C.Gobalakrishnan

Volume : VII, Issue : I, January - 2018

Perception on Drug Abuse among University Students in Salem District of Tamil Nadu – A Study

Pl Vanrozama, Dr. C. Gobalakrishnan

Abstract :

Drug abuse is one of the serious problems in India. The numbers of drug abusers are increasing day by day. It is an urgent need to control the problem of drug abuse because it not only kills the abusers but it also makes bad impact on the family and society at large. Before studying the prevalence of the drug abuse among the said population, it is important to study their perception about drugs and drug abuse. Therefore in the present study the researchers studied the perception of university students on drug abuse and abusers. The results show that government must strengthen the present legal mechanisms for controlling the drug abuse.