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The Impact of religiosity/spirituality on slowing the progression of substance use: Based on the National Epidemiological Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC-III).

Ahmed N HassanZena AgabaniFardowsa AhmedBenjamin ShapiroBernard Le Foll
Published in: The International journal of social psychiatry (2023)
The findings illustrate strongest association between attending religious services and lower probabilities of progressing to heavy/daily use after substance use initiation for alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis users. This indicates the potential use of religious services as social support for individuals with risky substance use.
Keyphrases
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  • depressive symptoms
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  • mental health
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