MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621048320 A) filed by Symbiosis International Deemed University on April 15, 2026, for System And Method For Multi-Factorial Assessment And Prevention Of Adolescent Substance Use.
Inventors include Shaikh Tauhid Shaikh Javed; Anmol Chourasia; Aditya Jain; and Prof. Rajeshwar Balla.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-FACTORIAL ASSESSMENT AND PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE USE A system and method for multi-factorial assessment and prevention of adolescent substance use is disclosed. The system (100) comprises a sociocultural assessment module (110) evaluating peer influence and cultural factors, a psychological assessment module (120) evaluating mental health and coping factors, and an environmental assessment module (130) evaluating family dynamics and socioeconomic factors. A data integration engine (140) processes assessment data using weighted algorithms and machine learning to generate comprehensive risk profiles identifying characteristic vulnerability patterns. A personalized intervention generator (150) produces targeted prevention recommendations matched to individual risk profiles. A communication interface (160) facilitates coordination between families, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations. The method enables early identification of at-risk adolescents and delivery of evidence-based interventions addressing the specific combination of factors contributing to substance use vulnerability. [
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