A Path Analysis Study on the Influence of Social Norms on Substance Use Severity: Focusing on People Who Use Cannabis, Narcotics, and Psychotropic Substances in South Korea

Songhee Lee, Hyung-Ui Baik (), Juyong Lee and Yunjae Shin
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Songhee Lee: Policy Research Department, Seoul Welfare Foundation, Seoul 04147, Republic of Korea
Hyung-Ui Baik: Department of Addiction Rehabilitation and Social Work, Eulji University, Seongnam 13135, Republic of Korea
Juyong Lee: Wholesome Day Counseling and Research Center, Seoul 08734, Republic of Korea
Yunjae Shin: Suicide Action Forum, Seoul 07214, Republic of Korea

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 22, issue 1, 1-12

Abstract: This study investigates the effects of social norms on substance use severity mediated by health beliefs among people who use cannabis, narcotics, and psychotropic substances in Republic of Korea. A survey was administered to 109 people who use cannabis and narcotics and 191 people who use psychotropic substances between May and July 2024. Path analysis was conducted. The findings indicated that the effects of social norms on health beliefs and the impact of health beliefs on substance use severity were statistically significant among people who use psychotropic substances, whereas no such significance was observed among people who use cannabis and narcotics. We recommend implementing early intervention treatment and social rehabilitation programs tailored to the specific needs and severity of substance use in people who use psychotropic substances, cannabis, and narcotics in Republic of Korea. Additionally, the establishment of online platforms to disseminate information on harm reduction, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation based on substance type is advocated.

Keywords: drug; psychotropic substances; health beliefs; addiction severity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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