title: Prevalence of illicit substance use among Arab adults in Israel: Findings from a national survey.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to examine illicit psychoactive substance use rates among adult Arabs in Israel.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cross-sectional survey of 1200 Arab adults recruited nationwide via cluster sampling and interviewed using a structured questionnaire was conducted.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Fourteen percent of respondents reporting illegal substance use with increased odds of use among males and those who were secular/not religious.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These findings show for the first time the extent of illegal substance use among Arab adults in Israel and suggest the possibility for targeted interventions in certain population groups.
authors: School of Social Work, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
authors: Maayan
authors: M
authors: Lawental
authors: William Davidson Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Technion, Haifa, Israel.
authors: Meyrav
authors: M
authors: Shoham
authors: School of Social Work, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
authors: Pnina
authors: P
authors: Ron
authors: School of Social Work, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
authors: Faisal
authors: F
authors: Azaiza
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D018912:Arabs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Arab adults; Israel; illicit substance use