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چکیده
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Background and Aim: In recent years, according to the higher prevalence of drug use generally and the cultural effects of drug abuse in Iran, prevalence of drug use have increased in the city of Razan and subsidiary villages. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the causes of prevalence of drug abuse and substance dependence in the Razan city. Methods: The method of this study was qualitative. The statistical population consisted of all the key individuals and drug users in Razan city. The research sample included 100 individuals who included: 1) 30 drug abusers, 2) 10 family members of drug abusers and dependents, 3) 30 experts of addiction knowledge, 4) 30 key individuals in Razan city. Data was collected by 1) semi-structured questionnaire of “determining the drug abuse situation” 2) in-depth individual interview and focus group discussion. The qualitative data obtained from semi-structured questionnaires and focus group discussions, were extracted and analyzed using content analysis methods. Results: Findings indicated that the age of initiation into injection drugs is 24 and the education level of drug abusers was low. The most common drug used was opium, but the use of new substances such as crystal was expanding. Results consisted of most important risk factors associated with the prevalence of drug abuse in Razan city and subsidiary villages that were, bad effects of wedding ceremony traditions, circumcision celebrations, positive attitude to drug use, agriculture farms, mosaic manufacturers, combine drivers, availability of drugs, non-strict penalties for abusing and dealing drugs, lack of appropriate information about drugs among families, Lack of necessary copying styles toward substance abuse, Lack of the environmental accommodations for the leisure time of adolescents and young adults, and Poor parenting styles. Conclusion: This study revealed that several factors contribute to the onset of drug use in Razan city, which necessitates preventive
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