2019
DOI: 10.1007/s11469-019-00180-4
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The Misuse of Prescribed Drugs During the Syrian Crisis: a Cross-sectional Study

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“…[ 7 ] Multiple studies have documented higher prevalence of substance use disorders in conflict ridden areas however data from Kashmir is surprisingly missing. [ 8 9 ] The nationwide study was the first study which extensively studied substance prevalence throughout Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J & K), however findings may not provide well-defined picture about Kashmir as it has witnessed multiple stressors like conflict and above mentioned natural disasters which the other parts of state (Jammu and Ladakh) escaped to a greater extent. [ 3 ] As compared to other two divisions of the state, Kashmir has different socio-cultural and geographical factors, all of which are important in initiation, maintenance and treatment of substance use disorders.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 7 ] Multiple studies have documented higher prevalence of substance use disorders in conflict ridden areas however data from Kashmir is surprisingly missing. [ 8 9 ] The nationwide study was the first study which extensively studied substance prevalence throughout Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J & K), however findings may not provide well-defined picture about Kashmir as it has witnessed multiple stressors like conflict and above mentioned natural disasters which the other parts of state (Jammu and Ladakh) escaped to a greater extent. [ 3 ] As compared to other two divisions of the state, Kashmir has different socio-cultural and geographical factors, all of which are important in initiation, maintenance and treatment of substance use disorders.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is apparent that the lack of education of the general public on the risk of misusing OTC and prescribed drugs should be addressed by primary health providers, in particular pharmacists. Our previous study (Alaryan et al 2021) highlighted the prevalence of misusing prescribed drugs by the general public from the points of community pharmacists, and the need for addressing the rising addiction rates observed in Syrian society in the last years, which are closely linked to the Syrian crisis and its psychological effects on mental health. Our study did not assess the psychological side of participants; thus, future research should take care of this issue as studies show that AAS users are more likely to have poor mental health, take psychological medicines, attempt suicide, or have low self-esteem compared with nonusers (Gestsdottir et al 2021).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Syria has suffered from severe conflict and humanitarian crisis since 2011, which significantly affected both physical and mental health. Our previous study highlighted the problem of misusing prescribed drugs, such as muscle relaxants, opioids, sedatives, and hypnotics in Damascus and Damascus countryside, where suspected drug misusers demanded drugs from community pharmacies for addiction (Alaryan et al 2021). However, another area of particular concern is the misuse of these substances in gymnasiums to change body shape, build muscle, and improve appearance.…”
Section: Open Accessmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Covid-19 amplifies the manslaughter when the family that cannot be kept out of the wards returns to care for their injured, and even more antibiotics are dispensed to covid-19 patients [ 7 ].…”
Section: Runaway Mutations and Antibiotic Usementioning
confidence: 99%