Substance use disorders after natural disasters: a narrative review

Natural disasters significantly impact individuals and communities, including damage to infrastructure, injuries, loss of life, and psychological distress. Factors contributing to the development of substance use disorders (SUDs) during and after these events include trauma and stress, disruption of...

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Published in:Journal of addictive diseases 2024-10, Vol.42 (4), p.578-581
Main Authors: Zengin İspir, Gamze, Danışman, Mustafa, Sezer Katar, Kübra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access
Crisis intervention
Disruption
earthquakes
Earthquakes - statistics & numerical data
Harm Reduction
Health needs
Humans
Infrastructure
Mental disorders
Mental health
Mental health services
Mental Health Services - supply & distribution
Natural Disasters
Prevention programs
Psychological distress
Psychological trauma
Psychological Trauma - epidemiology
Psychological Trauma - psychology
Public Health
Risk reduction
Social interactions
Social networks
Social organization
Social Support
Substance use
Substance use disorder
Substance-Related Disorders - epidemiology
Substance-Related Disorders - prevention & control
Substance-Related Disorders - psychology
Support networks
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Summary:Natural disasters significantly impact individuals and communities, including damage to infrastructure, injuries, loss of life, and psychological distress. Factors contributing to the development of substance use disorders (SUDs) during and after these events include trauma and stress, disruption of social support networks, availability of substances, and lack of access to mental health services. This paper aims to draw attention to the relationship between SUDs and natural disasters. Thus, we reviewed the literature by following SANRA guidelines. Prevention and intervention strategies to reduce the risk of SUDs during and after natural disasters are providing mental health services, strengthening social support networks, limiting access to substances, and providing education and training to healthcare providers, emergency responders, and community members. Considering the mental health needs of individuals affected by natural disasters is essential to mitigate the risk of SUDs and other mental health conditions.
ISSN:1055-0887
1545-0848
1545-0848
DOI:10.1080/10550887.2023.2242073