Attitudes among young adults in Palestine about peers with substance use problems: Challenges and opportunities for community intervention design

Abstract

Social reintegration is necessary to support people in recovery from addiction, but it is often difficult in Palestine due to stigma. Bin Hussein’s instrument for measuring receptivity to social reintegration in various contexts in Saudi Arabia was employed for comparison in the West Bank. Data were collected in 2013 at Al-Quds University at the Abu Dis campus. More than half of the respondents have moderate attitudes toward social reintegration of people in recovery. There were no significant relationships between perceptions about social reintegration and gender, age, year in college, area of academic focus, and form of residence. Implications are discussed.

Examining the Social Recovery Factors in Drug Addiction Using Systematic Review Process

“…Schools also play a significant role in educating about the dangers of drugs and implementing measures to prevent drug misuse and addiction. On the other hand, schools play a significant role in raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and implementing preventive measures (Hreish et al, 2019). The study conducted by Hreish et al (2019) in Palestine focused on the significance of social networks in the recovery process, that reveals the difficulties faced by those who are reintegrating into society after addiction.…”

“…On the other hand, schools play a significant role in raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and implementing preventive measures (Hreish et al, 2019). The study conducted by Hreish et al (2019) in Palestine focused on the significance of social networks in the recovery process, that reveals the difficulties faced by those who are reintegrating into society after addiction. Here, social networks can become both sources of potential rejection due to stigma and provide ways for destigmatization and reintegration.…”