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What was the main aim of the study conducted in the UAE regarding substance use disorder?
What was the main aim of the study conducted in the UAE regarding substance use disorder?
Which substances were primarily noted as the most common in the study?
Which substances were primarily noted as the most common in the study?
What percentage of the cohort were poly-substance users?
What percentage of the cohort were poly-substance users?
At which center were the subjects for the study recruited?
At which center were the subjects for the study recruited?
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Which group was used as a comparison in the study?
Which group was used as a comparison in the study?
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What demographic factor was noted to correlate with substance use disorder in the study?
What demographic factor was noted to correlate with substance use disorder in the study?
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What was the major category of opioid used among the subjects?
What was the major category of opioid used among the subjects?
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How many male patients participated in the study?
How many male patients participated in the study?
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What method was used to collect information on substance use in the study?
What method was used to collect information on substance use in the study?
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What is significant about the cohort study conducted in the UAE?
What is significant about the cohort study conducted in the UAE?
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Study Notes
Substance Use Disorder in the UAE (2015)
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a global problem, affecting individuals in the Arabian Peninsula. Data from this region is limited.
- This study examined SUD patterns in a UAE cohort (250 male patients) at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) in Abu Dhabi. A comparison group (239 males from the Emirates Family Registry (EFR)) was also used.
- Poly-substance use was prevalent (84.4% of the cohort), with various combinations across age groups.
- Opioids (especially Tramadol for younger patients (<30 years) and heroin for older patients (≥30)) and alcohol were the most common substances used.
- Pharmaceutical medications like Pregabalin, Procyclidine, and Carisoprodol were also commonly misused, particularly among younger patients.
- Smoking and marital status were significantly correlated with SUD in the cohort.
- The majority of participants (95.6%) were current smokers, in contrast to 19.7% of the comparison group. More than half the patients (58.4%) were never married.
- The study highlights the need for targeted prevention programs to address poly-substance use patterns and the rising use of prescription medication, especially among younger patients.
- Specific prevention and intervention strategies, targeting demographic differences, are needed to effectively address the SUD problem.
Methods
- 250 male patients at the NRC and 239 males from the EFR.
- Data collected via questionnaires and interviews.
- Ethical approval was obtained from the NRC and Human Research Ethics Committee at University of Western Australia.
- Data included demographics, substance use history, medical conditions and clinical status.
- Statistical analysis used STATA software.
- P-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.
Results
- Mean age of 29.6 years for the study cohort (minimum: 18; maximum: 62).
- Significant correlations between substance use, smoking and marital status identified.
- High proportion of poly-substance use
- Significant difference in substance use patterns between younger and older patients (under 30 vs. over 30)
- Opioid use (especially Tramadol in younger group and Heroin in older group)
- High consumption of prescribed medications (Pregabalin, Procyclidine, Carisoprodol) mainly by the younger group (<30 years).
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This quiz explores the patterns of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) among a cohort of male patients in the UAE, based on a study conducted at the National Rehabilitation Centre. It highlights the prevalence of poly-substance use and the correlation of various factors such as age, smoking, and marital status. Discover key findings on substance misuse in this specific regional context.
