Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Hospital -based Survey

Aldlgan, Abdulaziz A.; Hakeem, Israa J.; Alandes, Mohammed N.; Alfahmi, Majidah M.

doi:10.26735/16586794.2019.032

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“…Nevertheless, statistics on substance abuse are low in Saudi Arabia, which may be linked to the nation’s societal norms and values deeply influenced by religion as an Islamic country. While it is religiously and legally prohibited to manufacture, sell, possess, or consume alcohol and narcotic substances, Saudi Arabians consume alcohol and use drugs [ 3 , 4 ]. Despite the widespread use in the Middle East, limited studies have investigated substance use in Saudi Arabia, and none have addressed in depth the initiation of drug use in the nation.…”

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Socio-Demographics of Initial Substance Use Exposure and Its Relation to Progression: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

Mahsoon,

Almashat,

Alsubaui

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Introduction: Empirical evidence on substance use in Saudi Arabia is lacking. This quantitative study is aimed at describing the socio-demographics of initial exposure to substance use and its relation to substance abuse progression. Method: A questionnaire about socio-demographics during initial exposure to substance use was completed by 379 participants. Results: For most participants, the commencement of substance abuse occurred at the age range of 19‒23 years, and while in high school, they first started taking drugs with school friends. The two psychoactive substances most commonly taken for the first time were hashish and alcohol. The two main reasons for first drug exposure were teenage curiosity and joy-seeking. The chi-square test revealed statistically significant differences between substance abuse progression by sex, current age, father’s education level, parent’s marital status, and one’s company in substance use. Female participants were more likely to continue taking drugs. Conclusion: Young people must be educated about the risks and consequences of substance use from early adolescence.

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confidence: 99%