[Substance use among Lebanese university students: prevalence and associated factors].
Scientific research on use and misuse of substances in Lebanon is scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the rate of use and abuse of substances among Lebanese youth and identify the determinants and risk factors behind these behaviours. An observational survey was conducted on 1945 university students selected from the different faculties of the Lebanese University and other private universities. A self-administered questionnaire based on ASSIST (Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test) was administered. The prevalence of ever consuming alcohol was 20.9%. Cannabis (12.3%) and tranquilizers (11%) had the highest rates of ever use among the drugs, whereas cocaine (3.3%) and hallucinogens (3.6%) had the lowest rates. Smoking cigarettes and waterpipes, going out at night, peer pressure and having no specific leisure time activity were associated with problematic substance use, while a better relationship with parents, reading and working were inversely associated with use. There is a high prevalence of substance use among university students in Lebanon. Multidisciplinary support for addicted students is needed to meet their diverse needs.
Laboratoire de recherche clinique et épidémiologique, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban); École doctorale des Sciences et de Technologie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban); Faculté de Santé publique, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban).
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Salameh
Laboratoire de recherche clinique et épidémiologique, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban); École doctorale des Sciences et de Technologie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban).
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Rachidi
Laboratoire de recherche clinique et épidémiologique, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban); École doctorale des Sciences et de Technologie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban).
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Al-Hajje
Laboratoire de recherche clinique et épidémiologique, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban); École doctorale des Sciences et de Technologie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban).
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Awada
École doctorale des Sciences et de Technologie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban).
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Chouaib
École doctorale des Sciences et de Technologie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban); Faculté de Santé publique, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban).
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Saleh
Laboratoire de recherche clinique et épidémiologique, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban); École doctorale des Sciences et de Technologie, Université Libanaise, Beyrouth (Liban).
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D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007861:Lebanon / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult