• AKHIL P JOSEPH
• ABIN ABRAHAM

Abstract Substance abuse is a one of the major problems faced by the state of Kerala, which has various harmful consequences to the individual, to his or her immediate environment and the society as a whole. The problem is affected to the adolescents by leading to various risk behaviours such as early sexual activity, violence, academic failure, truancy, school dropout, delinquency etc. The present study aims on the Social Determinants of Substance Abuse among School Students in Idukki district. The examined determinants are peer pressure, class room frustration, family conflicts, availability, role modelling, celebrations, advanced technologies, financial capabilities and advertising and promotion with their socio demo graphic factors. Responses were elicited from them using a self-structured questionnaire to test major dimensions that guided the study. The study used 60 users of substances; aged between 13-17 years was selected through convenient sampling method. The result was found that most of the users are in the age group of 15 (41.67%) years. The identified social determinants are seen in the life of substance abused school students that are influenced either directly or indirectly. The study proposed various suggestions and social work application for the grass root level prevention of substance abuse among school students.

Peer pressure, Class room frustration, Family conflicts, Availability, Role modelling, Celebrations, Advanced technologies, Financial capabilities and Advertising and Promotion

"Significant Social Determinants of Substance Abuse among School Students: A Study with Special Reference to Idukki District, Kerala", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.257-269, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905233.pdf

"Significant Social Determinants of Substance Abuse among School Students: A Study with Special Reference to Idukki District, Kerala", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp257-269, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905233.pdf