Drug use, policies and prohibition in Muslim countries

Tinasti, Khalid

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“…Religiosity can influence the use of psychedelics, which is particularly relevant in Muslim countries, where the consumption of mind-altering substances (including alcohol) is often strictly prohibited for religious reasons. Religious teachings and cultural norms in Muslim countries are protective against drug use and possession [ 24 ]. In Polish society, however, as Janusz Marinski notes, religiosity takes on different faces: alternative, multidimensional, non-dogmatic, non-institutionalized, dynamic, fluid, loose, scattered, syncretic, pluralistic, and individualized.…”

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Cultural Divergence in Psychedelic Use among Medical Students: An ESPAD-Adapted Survey among Poles and Iraqis

Al-Imam,

Motyka,

Michalak

2024

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Psychedelics can profoundly alter cognition and consciousness. Their use in Middle Eastern countries, including Iraq, is ambiguous. We aim to investigate psychedelic awareness and use among Iraqi and Polish medical students. We surveyed 739 university students from Poland (315) and Iraq (424) using 31 adapted questions from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD). We conducted multivariable analyses based on binary logistic regression to identify the factors associated with psychedelic awareness and use. Most of the respondents were females (65.6%) and senior medical students (69.6%). Notably, the Polish students displayed a higher prevalence of psychedelic use (21.6% compared to 1.2%, p < 0.001), while the Iraqi participants exhibited a lower familiarity with psychedelics (p < 0.001). The multivariable model demonstrated a commendable level of statistical accuracy and satisfactorily conformed to the Hosmer–Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test (statistical accuracy = 91.61%, Nagelkerke R2 = 0.488, p-value = 0.848). Several factors emerged as correlates of increased psychedelic use, including lacking an intact religious belief system or commitment to its practice (OR = 7.26, 95% CI [2.33, 22.60]). Additionally, those who perceived a low risk associated with sporadic psychedelic use (3.03, [1.44, 6.36]) were likelier to engage in such behavior. Other factors included residing in Poland (2.82, [0.83, 9.55]), maintaining positive attitudes toward psychedelics (2.49, [1.20, 5.14]), frequent social nightlife activities (2.41, [1.26, 4.61]), male gender (2.05, [1.10, 3.85]), and cigarette or tobacco smoking (2.03, [1.06, 3.86]). Significant disparities exist between Poles and Iraqis, influenced by religiosity, perceptions of the usage risks, geographical location, gender, attitudes toward psychedelics, parental leniency, and social freedom, especially concerning nightlife activities. Addressing the factors influencing psychedelic usage is paramount to responsible psychedelic engagement and culturally sensitive interventions to prevent misuse.

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Cultural Divergence in Psychedelic Use among Medical Students: An ESPAD-Adapted Survey among Poles and Iraqis

Al-Imam,

Motyka,

Michalak

2024

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“…24 No. 1, 2022 Although Islam does not prescribe the death penalty for drug offenders (Tinasti, 2020), this is considered a significant sin given the effects of drug addiction, which causes its users to be delusional and intoxicated. Drug use is prohibited by religion because it causes great harm to the mind, emotions, and body to the point of forgetting the responsibility towards oneself, family, society, religion, and quickly losing common sense.…”

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Drugs in Quranic Perspective: An Overview

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The drug is a particular term for a substance harmful to a person’s physical, spiritual (mental and emotional), and behavior when used. As a result of this effect, a person who uses drugs will become dependent on the drug and become addicted. In other words, drugs carry a very high risk that can be fatal. However, the dangers of drugs that are contagious in society today are given serious attention by Islam. In this regard, fatwā (a decision officially given by a Mufti or a Shariah State Committee) has already been issued to ban drug use. Thus, the Quran, as the primary reference in Islam, has a vital role in resolving the problem of Muslims related to drugs. Using the qualitative method of the library, this article shows that there are several verses of the Quran that discuss and provide guidance to the community in dealing with this issue. From the Quran, the word drug is associated with the meaning of the word al-Khamr (alcohol/intoxicant). Hence, the impact of drug abuse has many negative effects on society and this study can be used to supplement the existing literature to build modules, conduct rehabilitation programs or parental counseling by using the Quranic approachNarkoba adalah istilah khusus untuk zat yang berbahaya bagi fisik, ruhani (mental dan emosional), dan perilaku seseorang ketika digunakan. Akibat dari efek ini, seseorang yang menggunakan narkoba akan menjadi kecanduan. Dengan kata lain, narkoba membawa risiko yang sangat tinggi yang bisa berakibat fatal. Namun, bahaya narkoba yang mewabah di masyarakat dewasa ini mendapat perhatian serius oleh Islam. Dalam hal ini, fatwa (keputusan resmi yang diberikan oleh Mufti) telah dikeluarkan untuk melarang penggunaan narkoba. Dengan demikian, al-Qur’an sebagai rujukan utama dalam Islam memiliki peran vital dalam menyelesaikan masalah umat Islam terkait narkoba. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif perpustakaan, artikel ini menunjukkan bahwa ada beberapa ayat al-Qur’an yang membahas dan memberikan pedoman kepada masyarakat dalam menangani masalah ini. Dari al-Qur’an, kata narkoba dikaitkan dengan arti kata al-Khamr (alkohol/mabuk). Oleh karena itu, penyalahgunaan narkoba memiliki banyak dampak negatif bagi masyarakat dan penelitian ini dapat digunakan untuk melengkapi literatur yang ada untuk membangun modul, melakukan program rehabilitasi atau konseling orang tua dengan menggunakan pendekatan al-Qur’an

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Drug use, policies and prohibition in Muslim countries

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Cultural Divergence in Psychedelic Use among Medical Students: An ESPAD-Adapted Survey among Poles and Iraqis

Cultural Divergence in Psychedelic Use among Medical Students: An ESPAD-Adapted Survey among Poles and Iraqis

Drugs in Quranic Perspective: An Overview

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