Abstract
IntroductionThe abuse of illicit drugs is established during early adolescence. Furthermore, a lot of variables in Colombian adolescents have not been studied yet. ObjectiveTo establish the prevalence and associated factors of illicit drug use among adolescent students in Bucaramanga, Colombia. MethodsA random sample of adolescent students completed an anonymous questionnaire about illegal and legal substance use, and others questionnaires and scales. Logistical regression was used to control confounding variables. Results2,916 students participated in this research. The prevalence of illicit drug use during the last year was 3.81%. Illicit drug use in men was independently associated with antisocial behavior, smoking everyday during the last month, alcohol dependence pattern and having a friend who uses illicit drugs. In women was independently associated with antisocial behavior, having a friend who uses illicit drugs, smoking everyday during the last month, and the age. ConclusionsOne in 26 adolescent students from Bucaramanga has used illicit drugs during the last year. Women and men showed similar associated factors, although, men also showed an association with alcohol dependence and women showed an association with the age.
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