Online ISSN: 2515-8260

The Role of Social-Media in Promoting the Idea of Drug Use and Its Influence on Adolescents and Young Adults

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Dr Fatimah Mohammed kaki

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The current research aims to uncover the role of social media in promoting the idea of drug use and its impact on the attitudes of adolescents and youth in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. This is achieved through an investigation of the correlation between youth drug-related attitudes and internet addiction, the role of unmonitored content in increasing drug users' numbers, the influence of social media influencers in spreading the idea of drug use, and the relationship between family stability and youth drug tendencies. Additionally, the study examines the services provided at Al-Amal Hospital for Addiction Treatment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to assist individuals recovering from addiction. To achieve the research objectives, the researcher utilized a descriptive-analytical approach and employed two questionnaires. One questionnaire was administered to a randomly selected sample of young individuals from both the Saudi and Egyptian communities, while the other was administered to the staff working at Al-Amal Hospital for Addiction Treatment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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