1Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Studies, Central University of Jammu, India
2Professor & Head, Department of Education, University of Jammu, India
3Research Scholar, Department of Educational, University of Jammu, India
4Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Studies, Central University of Jammu, India
This study explores drug abuse among youths in relation to neurotic tendency in the context of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. It examines the association between substance use and neurotic tendency aspects such as impulsivity, depression, anxiety and stress and also analyzes patterns of co morbidity between substance use disorders and mental health problems, thereby highlighting the complex and bidirectional relationship between neurotics tendency and drug addiction. Using NCT Delhi as the study area, the findings reveal a significant relationship between drug abuse and neurotics' tendency, indicating that substance use is closely associated with higher levels of depression, anxiety, stress and impulsivity which led to different emotional cum behavioral disorders among youth. The study underscores the need for integrated and coordinated efforts among policymakers, drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centers, psychopathologists, school administrators, and non-governmental organizations to work collaboratively in developing preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative strategies, and to create a supportive and healthy psychosocial environment for young individuals affected by substance abuse.
Keywords: Drug Abuse, Youth, Psychological Intervention, Neurotic
How to cite this article: Galgotra M, Sharma R R, Sharma P, Ram Y, Drug Abuse among Youth in NCR Delhi: A Psychological Interventional Study in Relation to Selected Neurotic tendencies. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(6s): 453-465; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.6s.47.
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Conflict of interest: None