TEL AVIV – On Wednesday, a study was published showing a
significant increase in the number of Israelis using “sleeping pills, drugs,
alcohol, and
addictive medications” since October 7, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
اضافة اعلان
In the study released by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth
Ahronoth, researchers examined substance abuse after
October 7, affecting 420
Israelis aged 18 and above.
The study revealed a noticeable rise in the
consumption of addictive substances. Among the participants, 16 percent reported a slight
increase in nicotine use, while 10 percent increased
alcohol consumption.
Additionally, 5.5 percent reported increased cannabis use. The study also
highlighted a significant increase in the use of prescription drugs that can
lead to addiction, with 11 percent using sedatives, 10 percent using sleeping
pills, as well as 8 percent using painkillers.
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