Review Article
IJMDC. 2021; 5(2):
Drug Misused
Authors: Maha M. AL-Nefaei, Ghader E. Jahri, Esraa A. Majrashi, Zainab A. Sairafi, Azahir G. Abualmakarem, Waad W. Alqashqari, Kholoud F. Muhanna, Amnah S. AL-Amri.
ABSTRACT
Background: Drug misuse is a global problem that is referred to the using of drugs in an inaccurate way for large doses and long duration. Drug misuse is associated with depression, anxiety, and specific characteristics of psychopathological behavior. Aim: To discuss the stages, epidemiology, symptoms, and consequences of drug misuse as well as highlight the drug abuse in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Several articles were included in this review; the involved articles were obtained through online research. Results: There were 13 articles included to write the current review; the review was written under titles in the discussion part. Conclusion: Drug addiction is a global issue; it has several consequences and affects the individuals, families, community, and the economy of the countries. Increasing awareness among individuals and patients should be established.
Keywords:
Drug, Abuse, Misuse, Addiction, Saudi Arabia, Consequences.
Authors
Maha M AL-Nefaei
Third Year Medical Student, 1437-1438, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Ghader E Jahri
Third Year Medical Student, 1437-1438, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Esraa A Majrashi
Third Year Medical Student, 1437-1438, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Zainab A Sairafi
Third Year Medical Student, 1437-1438, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Azahir G Abualmakarem
Third Year Medical Student, 1437-1438, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Waad W Alqashqari
Third Year Medical Student, 1437-1438, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Kholoud F Muhanna
Third Year Medical Student, 1437-1438, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Amnah S AL-Amri
Third Year Medical Student, 1437-1438, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Correspondence to:
. Maha M. AL-Nefaei, Third Year Medical Student, 1437-1438, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mekkah, Saudi Arabia; ; mahalnefaei@gmail.com
Publication history
Received 30 Nov 2020
Accepted 19 Jan 2021
Published online 19 Jan 2021
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AL-Nefaei MM, Jahri GE, Majrashi EA, Sairafi ZA, Abualmakarem AG, Alqashqari WW, Muhanna KF, AL-Amri AS. Drug Misused. IJMDC. Online First: 19 Jan, 2021. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606757592
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AL-Nefaei MM, Jahri GE, Majrashi EA, Sairafi ZA, Abualmakarem AG, Alqashqari WW, Muhanna KF, AL-Amri AS. Drug Misused. IJMDC, [cited August 18, 2022]; Online First: 19 Jan, 2021. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606757592
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AL-Nefaei, M. M., Jahri, . G. E., Majrashi, . E. A., Sairafi, . Z. A., Abualmakarem, . A. G., Alqashqari, . W. W., Muhanna, . K. F. & AL-Amri, . A. S. (2021) Drug Misused. IJMDC, Online First: 19 Jan, 2021. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606757592
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AL-Nefaei, Maha M., Ghader E. Jahri, Esraa A. Majrashi, Zainab A. Sairafi, Azahir G. Abualmakarem, Waad W. Alqashqari, Kholoud F. Muhanna, and Amnah S. AL-Amri. 2021. Drug Misused. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, Online First: 19 Jan, 2021. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606757592
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AL-Nefaei, Maha M., Ghader E. Jahri, Esraa A. Majrashi, Zainab A. Sairafi, Azahir G. Abualmakarem, Waad W. Alqashqari, Kholoud F. Muhanna, and Amnah S. AL-Amri. "Drug Misused." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries Online First: 19 Jan, 2021. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606757592
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AL-Nefaei, Maha M., Ghader E. Jahri, Esraa A. Majrashi, Zainab A. Sairafi, Azahir G. Abualmakarem, Waad W. Alqashqari, Kholoud F. Muhanna, and Amnah S. AL-Amri. "Drug Misused." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries Online First: 19 Jan, 2021. Web. 18 Aug 2022 doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606757592
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AL-Nefaei, M. M., Jahri, . G. E., Majrashi, . E. A., Sairafi, . Z. A., Abualmakarem, . A. G., Alqashqari, . W. W., Muhanna, . K. F. & AL-Amri, . A. S. (2021) Drug Misused. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, Online First: 19 Jan, 2021. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606757592
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