Epidemiological study of addicts admitted to Maamoura psychiatric hospital in Alexandria

ABSTRACT

This study was undertaken to reveal the epidemiologic characteristics of addicts, the various types of drugs used and the factors behind drug seeking behavior as well as the outcome of treatment. During the study period, 92 patients were admitted to Maamoura Hospital for treatment. Compared with population figures, drug addiction was found to be a problem of educated and single men. This study highlighted the personality dimensions and motives behind drug seeking behavior, the various pharmaceutical products used as well as the treatment effects and outcome. These findings call for the organization of educational and social support services as well as the provision of relapse prevention program in addition to the effective control over the sale of addictive pharmaceutical products