Palestinian adolescent refugees are at increased risk for behaviors that can lead to poor
health outcomes, such as high-risk substance use. This research focuses on the prevalence …

Background There is a strong link between conflict exposure and ill health, including
substance use. However, this widely acknowledged problem has not been studied yet in …

During a conflict, there is a significant disability related to common mental health problems,
including depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. A self-administered questionnaire …

Background Youth health risk behaviors, including substance use (psychoactive substances
including alcohol and illicit drugs), have been the subject of relatively limited study to date in …

Illicit drug use is bound by a religious, social, and cultural stigma in Palestine. The extent of
illicit drug use in Palestine is difficult to estimate due to the limited availability of research …

Background The unique socioeconomic context in Palestine, characterized by political and
economic tensions, creates conditions that facilitate the spread of illicit drug use among …

University students are at higher risk of using psychoactive substances (PS). The aim of this
study was to provide insight into the extent and the pattern of PS use among students in four …

This study aims to explore the prevalence of alcohol and substance use among young
refugees along with the indicators of experienced psychological difficulties. It is based on a …

Afghan refugees may be a high-risk group for substance use problems. However, research
is scarce in this area, specifically among Afghan refugees in one of their main host countries …

This cross-sectional study highlights the concerning relationship between stimulants,
alcohol use, and weight-related problems among Palestinian refugee men in the West Bank …