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USE OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AMONG BELGRADE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WITH DIAGNOSED SOMATIC OR MENTAL DISORDERS
Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristina - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia
Klinika za Psihijatrijske Bolesti Dr Laza Lazarević , Belgrade , Serbia
Faculty of Medical Science, University of Kragujevac , Kragujevac , Serbia
Faculty of Medical Science, University of Kragujevac , Kragujevac , Serbia
Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristina - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia
Klinika za Psihijatrijske Bolesti Dr Laza Lazarević , Belgrade , Serbia
Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristina - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia
Clinic for Psychiatric Diseases, Klinika za Psihijatrijske Bolesti Dr Laza Lazarević , Belgrade , Serbia
Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristina - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia
Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristina - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia
Faculty of Medicine, University of Pristina - Kosovska Mitrovica , Kosovska Mitrovica , Serbia
Clinic for Psychiatry, Clinical Hospital Center Pristina - Gracanica , Gracanica , Serbia
Klinika za Psihijatrijske Bolesti Dr Laza Lazarević , Belgrade , Serbia
Klinika za Psihijatrijske Bolesti Dr Laza Lazarević , Belgrade , Serbia
Klinika za Psihijatrijske Bolesti Dr Laza Lazarević , Belgrade , Serbia
Abstract
Introduction/Objective
The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between use of psychoactive substances among University students and diagnosed somatic or mental disorders.
Methods
The cross-sectional study was conducted in a population of 2,000 students of the Belgrade University. Four faculties (Medicine, Geography, Economics, Electrical Engineering) from which the students participating in this research were chosen by the method of random choice (by computer listing), conducted in the period April - June 2010.
Results
We observed that are more numerous students who used psychoactive substances among students with diagnosed somatic illnesses compared to those without them. Statistical significance was found among students who used tobacco (p=0.027), alcohol (p=0.002), sedatives (p<0.001) and cannabis (p=0.021). Mental disorders are also connected to use of psychoactive substances. The statistical significance was achieved for all psychoactive substances except for alcohol.
Conclusion
Use of psychoactive substances is an important issue among University students with diagnosed somatic or mental disorder. Therefore, it is essential to recognize the symptoms and consequences of such behavior, and above all and connection thereof, the importance of prevention which may enhance better solution-seeking via proper education.
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