A Systematic Literature Review on the Predictors of Drug Abuse, Substance Use, and Opioid Misuse among Adolescents

This article reviews opioid misuse, prescribed opioids dependence, and drug addiction among adolescents. It aims to identify predictors of substance use, opioid abuse, and prescribed opioids misuse in this demographic. The review covers articles from 2016 to 2022, totaling 31 articles. Descriptively...

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Published in:ENVIRONMENT-BEHAVIOUR PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL
Main Authors: Isnain, Mohd Dzulkifli; Harith, Nor Hafizah Mohamed; Bakar, Ahmad Naqiyuddin
Format: Proceedings Paper
Language:English
Published: E-IPH LTD UK 2024
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Online Access:https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001284873300001
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Summary:This article reviews opioid misuse, prescribed opioids dependence, and drug addiction among adolescents. It aims to identify predictors of substance use, opioid abuse, and prescribed opioids misuse in this demographic. The review covers articles from 2016 to 2022, totaling 31 articles. Descriptively, substance use was the main outcome in 15 studies, followed by opioid misuse in 11 studies, and prescribed opioid misuse in 5 studies. Common influencing factors include family-related aspects, pain severity, comorbidities, demographics, substance use disorders, addictive behaviors, and peer influence. Clinicians should consider these factors when identifying at-risk adolescents, emphasizing the need for alternative pain management strategies.
ISSN:2398-4287
DOI:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI22.5804