This study is an exploratory quantitative research examines the relationship between drug use in university students from one university in Bogota, Colombia and the influence of the peer group, around moderating effect of socio-cultural factors such as family relationships, entertainment and spirituality in consumption. The non-probabilistic sample was composed of 350 students. The 89.4% of the surveyed youth reported they used illicit drugs and 82.2% recognized the influence of the peers in this type of behavior. Higher intakes are presented in alcohol (91.1%) and tobacco (37.4%), the lowest rates of drugs consumption are for cocaine and amphetamines. Drug use among university students presents high rates, and the influence of groups among young people is critical for many of their behaviors
Family; Spirituality; Narcotics; Students