Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive drugs globally. Hazardous
drinking, defined by quantity and frequency of consumption, is associated with acute and …

Abstract Background and Aims Many policies have been introduced to reduce alcohol harm
in different countries. However, Muslim majority countries (MMCs), where the major religion …

Objective The objective of this article is to gain a deeper understanding of the attitudes and
perceptions of adolescents in the United Arab Emirates regarding substance and to identify …

The stigma of addiction in Muslim communities is a significant barrier to accessing mental
health services. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a newly developed …

From the origins of drinking to the use and abuse of alcohol in the present day, this global
historical study draws on approaches and research from biology, anthropology, sociology …

Use of medications in Arab countries is complex; although it follows strict laws and
regulations, there seems to be many forces that push and pull implementation of these in …

Background Syrians have been the largest group of refugees in Germany since 2014. Little
is known about Syrian refugeesperspectives on substance use. The aim of this study is to …

Issues Alcohol production, marketing and consumption are illegal in Iran. This systematic
review examines the lifetime and last 12‐month prevalence of alcohol consumption among …

Background Substance use disorders, which include substance abuse and substance
dependence, are present in all regions of the world including Middle Eastern Arab countries …

Background Substance use disorder (SUD) is a global problem with no boundaries, which
also afflicts individuals from countries of the Arabian Peninsula. Data from this region is …