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 FollPublished 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.