Abstract: Objective To seek the basic information and behavioral characteristics of drug abusers in order to provide data for the follow-up study on the characteristics of abusers/users of compound tramadol. Methods A descriptive statistical analysis was conducted on the basis of a self-designed questionnaire that sampled such factors as social demographic characteristics, the living environment and abuse behaviors of drug abusers in compulsory isolated treatment centers. Results Most of the drug abusers were male, poorly-educated and unemployed. Heroin and methamphetamine were the main drugs of abuse. Curiosity, seduction by peers and euphoria-seeking were largely responsible for abuse. Conclusion Firstly, we should pay attention to the characteristics of drug abusers, establish mechanisms of preventive education at grassroots levels, and intensify publicity on rational use of drugs. Secondly, we should focus on main drugs of abuse such as methamphetamine and heroin. Thirdly, we should make Methods of detoxification more accessible, such as opening methadone clinics, in an effort to help drug abusers to get detoxified properly.

Key words: drug abuse, addictive drug, behavioral characteristics, questionnaire