Effects of Drug Addiction on Young Generation: A Sociological Investigation in Dinajpur District, Bangladesh
Mohammad Saifuddin Durud *
Department of Sociology, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh.
Rahul Bhattacharya
Department of Basic Science and Language, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet - 3100, Bangladesh.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
In Bangladesh, recently drug addiction is considered as a major problem, because our young generation is highly involved with the issue. Drug is now the curse of a society. This curse has polluted our society to its core. 200 million people around the world are into drug abuse most of who are teenagers. Bangladesh does not produce drugs, but the global environment has made it a dangerous place for drug abuse. Besides, urbanization, population growth, widespread use of the internet and lack of awareness has made drug abuse an epidemic. The drug scenario in Bangladesh has changed with time. Drug addiction is turning to the national problem from social problem. It creates many other problems. This study conducted to identify the core cause of drug addiction of young generation. To conduct this research, questionnaire survey and case study have conducted. Case study tried to bring out the core factor responsible for the drug addiction of young generation and questionnaire survey expressed the people’s perception toward drug addiction. These research findings suggest that influence of peer group; weak family bonding, affluence and shortage of money are the key responsible factor for the drug addiction of young generation in Bangladesh.
Keywords: Drug addiction, young generation, social problem, peer group, weak family bonding