Prevalence and Associates of Substance Abuse Among Street Children and Adolescents in Iran
This study identified age, a familial history of substance use, and prior incarceration as significant predictors of substance abuse among street children and adolescents. Consequently, there is a demonstrated need for focused interventions that address familial, social, and psychological determinants to mitigate substance abuse within this at-risk demographic.
Authors
- Ali Karamoozian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-2852)
- Nouzar Nakhaee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5808-6503)
- Abedin Iranpour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7746-5709)
- Fatemeh Zahra Poudineh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0843-6637)
Institutions
- Kerman University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Addiction and Health
- Published
- 2025-08-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.34172/ahj.1643
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Kerman University of Medical Sciences