Vol. 10, Issue 11, Part B (2024)

Adolescence is a developmental phase between childhood and adulthood, a period where one gains a desire of intimacy and increased responsibilities. Based on their interaction with family and society, adolescents develop positive outcomes such as getting involved in healthy behaviour and negative outcomes such as depression and drug abuse. The objective of to examine how different drug usage groups (Marijuana and cough syrup) differ on measures of well-being.

The purpose of this study is to explore the psychological well-being of drug addict adolescents from urban and rural areas in North East Bihar especially (Madhepura, Saharsa, Supaul). There were 100 drug addict adolescents (marijuana and cough syrup) in the sample, 100 of whom were 50 urban (25 marijuana and 25 cough syrup) and 50 rural (25 marijuana and 25 cough syrup).

Questionnaire" By PGI Well-Being Scale was utilized for this investigation's goals. The data were analysed using the "F-ratio" test to determine the mean difference between urban and rural drug addict adolescents (marijuana, and cough syrup). The findings indicate that marijuana and cough syrup drug addict adolescents are significantly different on well-being in their residential areas. There is statistically significant difference in well-being between marijuana and cough syrup drug addict adolescents of three districts in North East Bihar.