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Causes and symptoms of early drug addiction: a qualitative study in Malaysia

The purpose of this study was to develop a better understanding of the addictive behavior changes experienced by former drug users. This qualitative study draws on in-depth interviews and guided life narratives of eight ex-drug users (2 female; 6 male). The findings indicate that informants first ex...

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Main Authors:	Hamsan, Hanina H., Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa, Tang, Sui Sum, Mohd. Khir, Azlina, Abdullah, Haslinda, Borhan, Nik Ahmad Sufian, Sadiron, Nazira
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Published:	Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2022
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100639/ https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/13306/Causes-and-Symptoms-of-Early-Drug-Addiction-A-Qualitative-Study-in-Malaysia
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spelling	my.upm.eprints.1006392023-09-21T07:09:27Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100639/ Causes and symptoms of early drug addiction: a qualitative study in Malaysia Hamsan, Hanina H. Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa Tang, Sui Sum Mohd. Khir, Azlina Abdullah, Haslinda Borhan, Nik Ahmad Sufian Sadiron, Nazira The purpose of this study was to develop a better understanding of the addictive behavior changes experienced by former drug users. This qualitative study draws on in-depth interviews and guided life narratives of eight ex-drug users (2 female; 6 male). The findings indicate that informants first experienced drugs during adolescence or early adulthood. Personal difficulties and frequent interactions with peers played a significant role in this drug addiction. Majority informants have previously used cannabis and methamphetamine. Each informant described psychological and behavioral changes that impacted their well-being and the links and connections within their families. In general, this study demonstrates the critical nature of comprehending the addict's world, its causes, and its modifications. Based on the data obtained, appropriate preventive measures can be identified and implemented for adolescents from primary school age to prevent the spread of substance abuse, especially among adolescents. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2022-08-11 Article PeerReviewed Hamsan, Hanina H. and Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa and Tang, Sui Sum and Mohd. Khir, Azlina and Abdullah, Haslinda and Borhan, Nik Ahmad Sufian and Sadiron, Nazira (2022) Causes and symptoms of early drug addiction: a qualitative study in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12 (8). 473 - 483. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/13306/Causes-and-Symptoms-of-Early-Drug-Addiction-A-Qualitative-Study-in-Malaysia 10.6007/IJARBSS/v12-i8/13306
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description	The purpose of this study was to develop a better understanding of the addictive behavior changes experienced by former drug users. This qualitative study draws on in-depth interviews and guided life narratives of eight ex-drug users (2 female; 6 male). The findings indicate that informants first experienced drugs during adolescence or early adulthood. Personal difficulties and frequent interactions with peers played a significant role in this drug addiction. Majority informants have previously used cannabis and methamphetamine. Each informant described psychological and behavioral changes that impacted their well-being and the links and connections within their families. In general, this study demonstrates the critical nature of comprehending the addict's world, its causes, and its modifications. Based on the data obtained, appropriate preventive measures can be identified and implemented for adolescents from primary school age to prevent the spread of substance abuse, especially among adolescents.
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spellingShingle	Hamsan, Hanina H. Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa Tang, Sui Sum Mohd. Khir, Azlina Abdullah, Haslinda Borhan, Nik Ahmad Sufian Sadiron, Nazira Causes and symptoms of early drug addiction: a qualitative study in Malaysia
author_facet	Hamsan, Hanina H. Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa Tang, Sui Sum Mohd. Khir, Azlina Abdullah, Haslinda Borhan, Nik Ahmad Sufian Sadiron, Nazira
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title	Causes and symptoms of early drug addiction: a qualitative study in Malaysia
title_short	Causes and symptoms of early drug addiction: a qualitative study in Malaysia
title_full	Causes and symptoms of early drug addiction: a qualitative study in Malaysia
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publisher	Human Resource Management Academic Research Society
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url	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100639/ https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/13306/Causes-and-Symptoms-of-Early-Drug-Addiction-A-Qualitative-Study-in-Malaysia
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Causes and symptoms of early drug addiction: a qualitative study in Malaysia

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