Drug use is an increasing global public health concern. We reviewed the prevalence and patterns of drug use, drug use disorders, and the extent of treatment services in 21 countries and one territory in the Eastern Mediterranean region from 2010 to 2022. Online databases were systematically searched on April 17, 2022, along with other sources for grey literature. The extracted data were analysed and used for synthesis at the country, subregional, and regional levels. The prevalence of drug use is higher in the Eastern Mediterranean region than global estimates, with cannabis, opium, khat, and tramadol among the main drugs used in the region. Data on the prevalence of drug use disorders were scarce and heterogeneous. Treatment facilities for drug use disorders are available in most countries, but opioid agonist treatment exists in only seven countries. There is a need to expand evidence-based and cost-effective care. Limited data exist, especially regarding drug use disorders, treatment coverage, and drug use among women and young people.
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Matumizi ya dawa za kulevya ni wasiwasi unaoongezeka wa afya ya umma ulimwenguni. Utafiti huo ulijumuisha idadi ya watu wanaotumia dawa za kulevya na viwango vya matibabu katika nchi 21 na eneo moja katika eneo la Mediterania Mashariki kuanzia mwaka 2010 hadi 2022. Takwimu za mtandaoni zilichunguzwa kwa utaratibu Aprili 17, 2022, pamoja na vyanzo vingine vya fasihi ya kijivu. Takwimu zilizochukuliwa zilichambuliwa na kutumiwa kwa ajili ya mchanganyiko katika ngazi za nchi, chini ya mkoa, na kikanda. Ugonjwa wa madawa ya kulevya ni mkubwa katika eneo la Mediterania ya Mashariki kuliko makadirio ya kimataifa, na bangi, opium, khat, na tramadol ni miongoni mwa madawa ya kulevya ya msingi kutumika katika mkoa huo. Takwimu kuhusu kuenea kwa matatizo ya matumizi ya dawa za kulevya zilikuwa chache na zisizo sawa. Vifaa vya matibabu kwa matatizo ya matumizi ya dawa za kulevya vinapatikana katika nchi nyingi, lakini matibabu ya opioid agonist yapo katika nchi saba tu. Kuna haja ya kupanua huduma ya msingi ya ushahidi na gharama nafuu. Takwimu ni chache, hasa kuhusu matatizo ya matumizi ya dawa za kulevya, chanjo ya matibabu, na matumizi ya dawa za kulevya miongoni mwa wanawake na vijana. Soma zaidi hapa: Kiungo cha Chanzo