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01-02-2021 | Addiction | Original Article

Explaining the causes of crystal addiction in Tehran: a qualitative approach

Authors: Javad Yoosefi Lebni, Arash Ziapour, Mostafa Qorbani, Bahar Khosravi, Amin Mirzaei, Omid Safari, Morteza Mansourian, Gülcan Demir Özdenk

Published in: Journal of Public Health | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Aims

The purpose of this study was to explain the causes of crystal (meth) addiction in Tehran.

Methods

This research was qualitative and was carried out using content analysis and deep and semi-structured interview technique. The study populations consisted of crystal addicts in Tehran, Iran. Sampling was done using snowball and purposive sampling technique. Finally, 20 people were interviewed until data saturation and then the data were coded and analyzed.

Results

In the process of data analysis and coding, nine main categories of causes of crystal addiction appeared, which were: predisposing psychological characteristics, role model(s), peer influences, lack of proper family monitoring, easy access and ease of use, triggering events, positive attitudes toward crystal, responding to a particular need, and enjoying the first use.

Conclusions

Raising the awareness and attitude of young people and their families about crystal, teaching families how to properly supervise their children and the behaviors of their friends, as well as increasing social support in times of life crisis, could significantly tend to reduce the use of crystal in the community.

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Title: Explaining the causes of crystal addiction in Tehran: a qualitative approach
Authors: Javad Yoosefi Lebni
Arash Ziapour
Mostafa Qorbani
Bahar Khosravi
Amin Mirzaei
Omid Safari
Morteza Mansourian
Gülcan Demir Özdenk
Publication date: 01-02-2021
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Addiction
Addiction
Published in: Journal of Public Health / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 2198-1833
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-019-01093-1

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Explaining the causes of crystal addiction in Tehran: a qualitative approach

Abstract

Aims

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Aims

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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