University of Kerbala Discussing a Study entitled Prevalence of Substance Use among Students of University of Kufa

A postgraduate diploma thesis / Department of Family and Community Medicine / College of Medicine, University of Kerbala, has discussed the study which is entitled ” Prevalence of Substance Use among Students of University of Kufa 2023″
The study, submitted by (Ayser Rashid Mayeh Jabr) aims at assessing prevalence of drug and substance use among students of University of Kufa, and identifying factors associated with it.
The study shows that the use of drugs and substances is widespread among students, mainly the use of tobacco and sedatives. Peer pressure is one of the important factors affecting spread of drug and substance use, especially among the age group from 20 to 24 years.