Prevalence of Substance Use in Northwest Syria: A Cross-Sectional Study
The current sociopolitical and economic situation shaped patterns of substance use within Syria, with reported prevalence likely an underestimate given social desirability bias. Those commenting on their use met the criteria for substance use disorder. Results underscore the need for improved access to treatment options in the region.
Authors
- Heba Mesbah
- Zaher Sahloul
- Isabel Draper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6785-4615)
- Dania Albaba
- Anas Barbour
- Elharit Alissa
- Huda Taktak
- Nidhal Saadoun
- Mohammad Alhusein
- Nidal Moukaddam
Institutions
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Universidad Interglobal (MX)
- Media Working Group (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2026.1608611
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00