مجلة الباحث في العلوم الانسانية والاجتماعية
Volume 17, Numéro 2, Pages 114-127
2026-07-31
Youth Addiction In The University Context: Complexity Of Determinants And The Imperative Of Integrated Multilevel Interventions
Authors : Harbouche Soumia .
Abstract
Youth addiction represents a multifaceted public health challenge, particularly in university settings characterized by developmental vulnerability, psychosocial transitions, and academic pressures. Conceptualized as a chronic, relapsing neurobehavioral disorder, addiction emerges from complex interactions among genetic, neurodevelopmental, psychological, peer, institutional, and sociocultural factors. Epidemiological evidence indicates rising prevalence, earlier initiation, and high psychiatric comorbidity among university students. Traditional interventions—pharmacological, psychological, or disciplinary—often yield limited long-term efficacy. This study proposes an integrative, multilevel framework combining neuroscientific, developmental, cognitive-behavioral, and socio-ecological approaches. Focusing on universities, the model emphasizes early prevention, systematic screening, personalized treatment, academic reintegration, and relapse monitoring. By embedding these strategies within institutional policies and campus culture, higher education can transform risk-prone environments into proactive, supportive mental health ecosystems.
Keywords
Youth addiction; University students; Integrative intervention; Neurodevelopment; Relapse prevention.
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