Consumption of illicit drugs among young people in the "Centro de Rehabilitación Psicosalud" of the canton La Libertad

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this work is to investigate the factors associated with the consumption of illicit drugs in young people, this being a topic of great concern not only within the area of health, but also at a social level and with a serious global impact. Materials and methods: Approached through a descriptive methodology and with a qualitative approach, with emphasis on bibliographic reviews that allow an analytical understanding of the topic of drugs, contributing to the existing knowledge around their use and consumption. With a total population of 15 young people, among which are the male and female gender; In addition, a census was carried out that was applied as an information gathering tool, in this case the interview, which was carried out through previously structured questions and formulated according to the dimensions and indicators of the study variable. Results: The results revealed among the factors associated with drug use in the adolescent stage of the young people of the "Psicosalud Rehabilitation Center", mainly curiosity followed by development within a hostile family environment. Discussion: Most drugs cause harm to people and compromise their lives, having negative effects not only on the user, but also on their close social circle. Conclusions: Based on the different theoretical and methodological aspects raised throughout the research project, that these factors are the cause of the beginning of consumption during the stage of adolescence.