Abstract
Methodology: Adopting descriptive correlational
research strategy, a purposive sample of 300
undergraduate students (men=150, women=150),
with an average age of 20.4 years, was taken.
Following all ethical procedures, data was
collected from Government College University
(n=150) and University of Management and
Technology (n=150) of Lahore, Pakistan from April
2018 to June 2018. Data was collected through a
Pre-Designed Questionnaire and analyzed by
SPSS version 23.
Results: Outcomes indicated that out of 300
students, 16(5.3%) were consuming alcohol,
49(16.3%) taking marijuana while 65(21.6%) were
relaxation drugs users and 81(27.0%) smokers.
Consequently, results showed that there was a
significant positive association between drug
abuse, health hazards, and antisocial behaviors
among students. Moreover, gender and birth order
were important factors for students who indulged
in drug abuse.
Objective: To examine the frequencies and
percentages of drugs abuse and to assess its
relationship with health hazards and antisocial
activities among university students. Also, to study
gender and birth order differences accordingly.
Conclusion: In short, drug abuse among youth
has become a serious issue in Pakistan.
Government and university administration should
introduce constructive laws to protect the students
from such damaging activities. (Rawal Med J
202;45:694-697).
