Examining the sociological elements that impact drug addiction and abuse in India

Abstract

It is widely acknowledged that addiction of all forms is on the rise globally. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, exercise, romantic relationships, and other things is a multifaceted problem. Addiction is impacted by a variety of elements in addition to its forms. The research claims that a wide range of factors affect addiction and recovery. Numerous research has examined the biological and psycho-social aspects of addiction. Social effects have a significant impact on addiction in addition to biological and psychological ones. Sociological issues make people vulnerable, including the entire society. It is crucial to talk about the sociological factors that contribute to addiction. Sociological factors including culture and ethnicity will be examined and explored in this study. Across the world, drug abuse and addiction are significant and real social and public health issues. There are still gaps in our understanding of the elements that contribute to drug abuse, despite significant advances in this area. Nonetheless, it is generally acknowledged that there are other contributing factors to drug addiction and abuse.