EXPLORING THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND BELIEF OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS REGARDING SUBSTANCE MISUSE

Authors

  • Salman Ali UG Student Psychology, Dept of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Mohd Asrarul Haque Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Kashif Ali Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Sarah Javed Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
  • Haneef Shaik Junior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Pranav R. Empran Junior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/jfmt.2025.42.1.15

Keywords:

Drug Abuse, Knowledge, Attitude, Belief, University Students

Abstract

This study explores university students' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding substance misuse, aiming to identify factors that influence drug use behaviors among youth.

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Published

2025-04-30

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (Jan-Mar)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

EXPLORING THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND BELIEF OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS REGARDING SUBSTANCE MISUSE. (2025). Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 42(1), 91-99. https://doi.org/10.48165/jfmt.2025.42.1.15