Pattern of drug abuse in addicts self-referred drug rehabilitation centers in Khuzestan province – Iran, 2014–2015

Jamshidi, Farkhondeh; Nazari, Iraj; Malayeri, Hossein Tahmasbian; Rahimi, Zahra; Cheraghi, Maria

doi:10.5114/amsik.2016.62330

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“…Of these, 10.9% of men and 9.0% of women sought treatment for cannabis use disorder [ 85 ]. The other study recruited 4400 individuals from drug rehabilitation centres in 2014–15, 3.7% of male and 0.9% of female clients were referred for cannabis use disorder [ 87 ]. A third study assessed lifetime cannabis dependence (based on DSM-IV) among patients referred for treatment of opioid dependence; 25.7% of the male patients and 5.0% of the female patients met these criteria [ 88 ].…”

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Evidence for an increase in cannabis use in Iran – A systematic review and trend analysis

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Background and aims Cannabis is the most widely used illicit substance globally. In this systematic review, we examined the prevalence and trends of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder in Iran. Methods We searched International and Iranian databases up to March 2021. Pooled prevalence of use among sex subgroups of the general population, university and high school students, combined youth groups, and high-risk groups was estimated through random-effects model. Trends of various use indicators and national seizures were examined. Results Ninety studies were included. The prevalence estimates of last 12-month cannabis use were 1.3% (95%CI: 0.1–3.6) and 0.2% (95%CI: 0.1–0.3) among the male and female Iranian general population, respectively. The prevalence of cannabis use disorder among general population in national studies rose from 0% in 2001 to 0.5% in 2011. In the 2016–2020 period, the pooled prevalence estimates of last 12-month cannabis use were 4.9% (95% CI: 3.4–6.7) and 0.3% (95% CI: 0.0–1.3) among males and females of “combined youth groups”, respectively. The linear trend of last 12-month cannabis use among males of "combined youth groups" and among female university students increased significantly from 2000 to 2020. Conclusions Prevalence of cannabis use in Iran is low compared to many countries. However, there is strong evidence of an increase in cannabis use among the youth and some evidence for an increase in cannabis use disorder.

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Evidence for an increase in cannabis use in Iran – A systematic review and trend analysis

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“…[ 20 ] Another large scale study carried out on 4400 addicts who referred to a drug abuse rehabilitation center in Khuzestan province in Iran revealed that 97.5% of addicts were men and 2.5% were women. [ 9 ] Cultural reasons and the fact that addicted women in Iran are less socially accepted than men could be the reason for this great difference. Many Iranian women are ashamed to confess that they are addicted to any drug referring less to rehabilitation centers for quitting.…”

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“…Drug addiction is very common in Iran and over the past 30 years has grown more than three times the population growth rate. [ 8 9 ] Opioids are the most commonly used drugs among Iranian addicts. [ 8 ] The belief that opium consumption has preventive effects on diseases such as cardiovascular disease and hypertension is common among lay Iranian people contributing to the high prevalence of opium use in this population.…”

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Association between tooth loss and opium addiction: Results of a community-based study on 5900 adult individuals in South East of Iran in 2015

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et al. 2017

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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“…Also, given the impact of war on mental health, a psychological assessment is particularly important for those residing in the region, but has not yet been completed. 9 Therefore, the Khuzestan Comprehensive Health Study (KCHS) was conducted with the aim to provide a comprehensive overview of health in Khuzestan, including the prevalence and risk assessment of non-communicable and psychological diseases, as well as viral hepatitis as a common communicable disease in Iran. In this manuscript, the methodology used in KCHS is described in detail and the profile of the participants is presented.…”

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The Khuzestan Comprehensive Health Study (KCHS): Methodology and Profile of Participants

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Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, with a disproportionally rising burden among low- and middle-income populations. While preventable risk factors highly contribute to this burden, population-based studies assessing these factors and the health status of these populations, are scarce. Methods: The Khuzestan Comprehensive Health Study (KCHS)—a cross sectional study—was conducted between 2016-2019, including 30,506 Iranians aged 20 to 65 years, from 27 counties of Khuzestan province, southwest of Iran. KCHS aimed to provide a comprehensive health overview by investigating the prevalence and risk factors of NCDs and psychological disorders, along with viral hepatitis as a common communicable disease. Upon registration, 15 mL of blood and anthropometric measurements were obtained from participants. Afterwards, several interviewer-administered questionnaires were completed to gather data on demographics, socioeconomic status, sleep quality, physical activity, lifestyle habits, nutrition, and medical history. Results: The mean ± SD age of participants was 41.7 ± 11.9 years. The majority were female (64.3%), of the Arab ethnicity (49%), married (83%), and urban residents (73.1%). About 70% had an educational level below high school diploma. Overall, 10.8%, 5.2%, and 2.8% of participants had used cigarettes, hookah, and drugs at least once in their lifetime, respectively. While body mass index and serum cholesterol levels were higher in females, blood pressure was higher in males (P<0.001). Conclusion: KCHS assessed many aspects of health in the Khuzestan province. In addition to develop a biobank along with a comprehensive dataset, KCHS will serve as a valuable infrastructure for future research.

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Pattern of drug abuse in addicts self-referred drug rehabilitation centers in Khuzestan province – Iran, 2014–2015

Cited by 11 publications

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Evidence for an increase in cannabis use in Iran – A systematic review and trend analysis

Evidence for an increase in cannabis use in Iran – A systematic review and trend analysis

Association between tooth loss and opium addiction: Results of a community-based study on 5900 adult individuals in South East of Iran in 2015

The Khuzestan Comprehensive Health Study (KCHS): Methodology and Profile of Participants

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