A sociological study on the causes of drug addiction in the Van province

The aim of this study is to examine the reasons for substance use of substance users who apply to the Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment and Education Centre. Since Van Province is a border city with the Islamic Republic of Iran, it is thought that the fact that smuggling is carried out accordingly triggers the use and trade of drugs. Substance addiction is seen as a problem that affects the society and the individual physiologically, psychologically and economically. Drug abuse is not only a situation that affects the individual, but it is also known to be a social problem. In general, it is aimed to make a sociological analysis by addressing the reasons for the use of drug addicted individuals in different dimensions. This study aims to address the reasons for substance use of addicted individuals receiving treatment in AMATEM within Van Regional and Training and Research Hospital in a sociological dimension. Considering the basic problems experienced by individuals, the reasons for its use are emphasized. The research aims to analyze a qualitative study with the data obtained by using face-to-face in-depth interview method with substance addicted young people in AMATEM. In the study, it was observed that substance use is generally related to the economy. As a result; it is seen that the number of substance use is increasing today due to environmental factors, economic reasons and friendship environment.