Substance Abuse among Middle Eastern Immigrants and Refugees in Greater Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Abstract

Substance usage is a prevailing endemic around the globe. It has a global effect on the economic and social aspects of society, making it crucial to assess risk factors and prevalence. However, immigrants and refugees who came to the U.S., large numbers of them have come from Middle Eastern countries which have war and other problems such as psychiatric disorders like depression and stress.