Problem
Drug subculture
Other Names:
Drug culture Nature:
For many years, a drug subculture, joining people with an overwhelming need for some artificial means to cope with daily existence, has existed around the world. At one time this group often belonged to the lower economic classes. This is no longer the case. In many developed countries, drug use is considered a symbol of sophistication, an exciting experience or a harmless and amusing pastime. It is encouraged by the commercial exploitation of drugs of abuse and media glamourization of drug use (sometimes unintentional), particularly among young people. Today, drug abuse has invaded schools, financial institutions, businesses, the entertainment field, sports arenas and government administrations.
Broader Problems:
Counter cultureSocial costs of substance abuse Related Problems:
Criminal subcultureDrug abuse by government officials Strategies:
Romanticizing youth Values:
Culture References:
United Nations International Drug Control Programme: The United Nations and Drug Abuse Control Subject(s):
Culture → Culture ??Health Care → Pharmacy??
Society → Minority, indigenous groups??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
24.06.2019 – 18:34 CEST