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@article{191987,
        author = {Uneesha Unnikkuttan and Nandhana K S and Nandhana M S and Nandhana P and Nandhana P Ravi and Navami N S and P J Adithyan and Treesa Elizabeth Varghese},
        title = {Knowledge on Ill effects of substance abuse among school going students at selected schools Thrissur},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {222-226},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191987},
        abstract = {A concerning trend of rising substance abuse among school-going students has prompted a crucial study to evaluate their knowledge on the ill effects of substance abuse. The alarming increase in drug trafficking cases and student involvement in such crimes over the past few years underscores the need for targeted interventions. The main purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge on ill effects of substance abuse among school going students at St Alphonsa Public school, Pattikaad, Thrissur. The objectives of this study were to assess the level of knowledge on ill effects of substance abuse among school going students, to assess the associations between level of knowledge on ill effects of substance abuse with selected demographic variables, and to prepare and provide an informational booklet regarding the ill effects of substances abuse. The study employed quantitative research method where purposive sampling method was used. Data for the study was gathered using self-structured questionnaire, and 60 students were selected. The data analysis was triangulated to obtain meaningful results.  The findings revealed that approximately 50% of students had moderate knowledge, 11.6% had inadequate knowledge, and 38.4% demonstrated adequate knowledge. The present study findings reveal that there is an association between the level of knowledge of school-going students regarding the ill effects of substance abuse with selected demographic variables such as area of residence, father’s occupation, mother’s occupation, substance use in family and previous knowledge, notably highlighting the importance of tailored awareness initiatives. Following the assessment, students received an informational booklet on the ill effects of substance abuse, aiming to enhance their understanding and promote informed decision-making.},
        keywords = {Knowledge; substance abuse; school going students, ill effects},
        month = {February},
        }