Epidemiology of Substance Use among University Students in Sudan

Table 3

Reasons for initiation, adverse effects, and sources of substance use ().

	Frequency	Percentage
Reasons for initiation of substance use
Curiosity	42	33.1
Pleasure	38	29.9
Relief of psychological stress	20	15.7
Relief of fatigue	14	11
To treat a health disorder	8	6.3
To be sociable	8	6.3
To improve academic performance	8	6.3
To be accepted by others	7	5.5
To remain awake at night	7	5.5
Poor relationship with parents	3	2.4
Reported adverse effects of substance use
Health problems	25	19.7
Theft or loss of money and valuable items	25	19.7
Poor academic performance	13	10.2
Arguments or fights	12	9.4
Relationship problems with friends	10	7.9
Relationship problems with parents	9	7.1
Accidents or injuries	9	7.1
Problems with teachers	4	3.1
Source of substance use
Friends	52	40.9
Family	11	8.7
Healthcare personnel	9	7.1
Casual acquaintance	6	4.7
Unknown	49	38.6