article · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
This study evaluates psychoactive substance awareness and socio-environmental catalysts among 114 Libyan youth. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, the results showed high scientific literacy, with 87.7% recognizing neurochemical changes caused by substances. However, 45.6% underestimated addiction risks from a single trial, indicating a significant knowledge-to-behavior gap. Peer pressure was the primary catalyst for experimentation (71.1%), while social stigma remains a major barrier to seeking treatment (56.1%). The findings suggest that current awareness programs are insufficient (71.1%) and should shift toward interactive, lived-experience-based models to effectively bridge the preventive gap.
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21798458
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