Tackling Substance Abuse Among Youth in India

Arundhati Atul Deshmukh; Tarun Kumar

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-67437-2_19

Tackling Substance Abuse Among Youth in India

Arundhati Atul Deshmukh
, Tarun Kumar

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

Substance abuse among youth in India is a growing public health concern. This study explores the prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of drug use to raise awareness. Surveys are conducted with 68 users on the usage patterns, commonly consumed drugs, and how they are initiated to these drugs. The research also highlights challenges associated with quitting, including negative social influences and a lack of support systems. After interviewing the users and investigating physical and mental health problems such as weight loss, low energy, and mood swings, a novel framework, ASCEND is developed to tackle substance abuse among youth in India. This framework is embodied within the RISE smartphone application, featuring self-monitoring tools, goal setting with rewards, engaging games, and a supportive online forum. Further, the Usability testing demonstrates RISE’s user-friendliness and potential to empower users in their recovery by fostering self-awareness, motivation, and relapse prevention.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Navigating the Technological Tide
Subtitle of host publication	The Evolution and Challenges of Business Model Innovation - Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Technology ICBT2024
Editors	Bahaaeddin Alareeni, Allam Hamdan
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	203-212
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	9783031674365
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67437-2_19
Publication status	Published - 2024
Event	International Conference on Business and Technology, ICBT 2024 - Cambridge, United Kingdom Duration: 19 Apr 2024 → 20 Apr 2024

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume	1081 LNNS
ISSN (Print)	2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)	2367-3389

Conference

Conference	International Conference on Business and Technology, ICBT 2024
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Cambridge
Period	19/04/24 → 20/04/24

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Integrated Framework
Smartphone Application
Substance Abuse
Youth

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Deshmukh, A. A., & Kumar, T. (2024). Tackling Substance Abuse Among Youth in India. In B. Alareeni, & A. Hamdan (Eds.), Navigating the Technological Tide: The Evolution and Challenges of Business Model Innovation - Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Technology ICBT2024 (pp. 203-212). (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; Vol. 1081 LNNS). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67437-2_19

Deshmukh, Arundhati Atul ; Kumar, Tarun. / Tackling Substance Abuse Among Youth in India. Navigating the Technological Tide: The Evolution and Challenges of Business Model Innovation - Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Technology ICBT2024. editor / Bahaaeddin Alareeni ; Allam Hamdan. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024. pp. 203-212 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems).

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Deshmukh, AA & Kumar, T 2024, Tackling Substance Abuse Among Youth in India. in B Alareeni & A Hamdan (eds), Navigating the Technological Tide: The Evolution and Challenges of Business Model Innovation - Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Technology ICBT2024. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 1081 LNNS, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, pp. 203-212, International Conference on Business and Technology, ICBT 2024, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 19/04/24. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67437-2_19

Tackling Substance Abuse Among Youth in India. / Deshmukh, Arundhati Atul; Kumar, Tarun.
Navigating the Technological Tide: The Evolution and Challenges of Business Model Innovation - Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Technology ICBT2024. ed. / Bahaaeddin Alareeni; Allam Hamdan. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024. p. 203-212 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; Vol. 1081 LNNS).

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Deshmukh AA, Kumar T. Tackling Substance Abuse Among Youth in India. In Alareeni B, Hamdan A, editors, Navigating the Technological Tide: The Evolution and Challenges of Business Model Innovation - Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Technology ICBT2024. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. 2024. p. 203-212. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-67437-2_19

Tackling Substance Abuse Among Youth in India

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