THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL EFFECTS OF METHAMPHETAMINE ON YOUTH IN PAKISTAN: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

Asfand Yar Khurshid; Bushra Mazhar; Kanwal Mazhar; Rabia Altaf

doi:10.71146/kjmr598

Authors

Asfand Yar Khurshid PhD Scholar, Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Author
Bushra Mazhar Lecturer/Clinical Psychology, University of Applied & Biological Science, Lahore, Pakistan Author
Kanwal Mazhar Lecturer/School of Pharmacy, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan Author
Rabia Altaf Associate Professor/School of Pharmacy, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71146/kjmr598

Keywords:

Physiological, Psychological, Socio-Economical, Methamphetamine

Abstract

Everyone's mental health is vital, yet dangerous habits like substance abuse can impair it. Methamphetamine, also referred to as "ice," is a potent & dangerous narcotic that has become more prevalent in Pakistan throughout the past ten years. Methamphetamine is a potent stimulant substance whose toxicity has an impact on the user's physical, mental, & social well-being. The current study sets out to evaluate the socioeconomic, physiological, & psychological impacts of amphetamine among its users. The independent variable (ice frequency) & the dependent variables (social-economic, psychological, & physiological effects) make up the conceptual framework. Sequential sampling was used to select 200 respondents in total, with a snowball sampling technique used for each respondent. The tool's reliability result was 0.78. Results show positive correlation among all variables. Methamphetamine is a potent stimulant that, when taken repeatedly, can have a variety of psychological, physiological, & socioeconomic impacts, according to the current study.