Substance Use by Egyptian Youth: Current Patterns and Potential Avenues for Prevention

201541 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Christopher A. Loffredo · Georgetown University

Dina N. K. Boulos · Ain Shams University

Doa’a A. Saleh · Cairo University

Irene Jillson · Georgetown University

Magdy Garas

Nasser Loza · Behman Hospital

Philip Samuel

Yousri Edward Shaker

Abstract

These findings will inform the design of quantitative surveys aimed at estimating the prevalence of specific behaviors related to substance use among youth and potential avenues for prevention.

Topics & Keywords

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Behavioral Health and Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Substance Use & Misuse

Volume 50, Issue 5, pp. 609-618

DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2014.997391

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