Background: Substance abuse disorder (SAD) is a rapidly growing problem, it is a disease that affects brain, attitude and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug. This study aimed to study the prevalence of substance abuse disorder of acute & chronic abuse cases to overcome the spread of SAD and its hazardous effects on public health. Methods: This cross-sectional prospective study carried out on 200 cases of SAD. Patients were divided into two equal groups; Acute cases included individuals presenting with acute symptoms of SAD and Chronic cases included individuals with a known history of SAD. Full history, examination, investigations, and treatment plan. Results: Age was significantly lower in acute cases than chronic cases. According to gender, socioeconomic status (SES) and residence there were non-significant differences between the two groups. There was a significantly higher distribution of methamphetamine and tramadol in chronic cases. A significantly higher frequency of benzodiazepine and Vodoo in acute cases. |
