A decade of change: trends in drug and alcohol use in Iran (2010–2019)

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Authors

Saiedeh Haji-Maghsoudi · Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Azam Rastegari · Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Ali Akbar Haghdoost · Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Ahmad Hajebi · Iran University of Medical Sciences

Seyed Ebrahim Ghoddousi · Iran University of Medical Sciences

Toktam Khojasteh Bojnourdi · Ministry of Health and Medical Education

Hamid Sharifi

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of drugs and alcohol is alarming. Understanding these trends is essential for shaping public health policies and interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-22784-3

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