Substance use disorder (SUD) is a dynamic process that changes constantly over time with new trends of drug dependence emerge every now and then, thus timely information about trends in psychoactive substance use could yield tailored interventions and reduce potential harms. Identifying personal, social, and demographic characteristics of patients with this disorder at the local, regional, and national levels helps physicians, health authorities, and policy-makers detect early emerging trends and enable them better plan and implement prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. This study aims to identify sociodemographic, personal characteristics, as well as patterns of illicit drug abuse in patients admitted for addiction treatment.
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To identify the sociodemographic characteristics of patients with substance use disorder attending addiction treatment unit.
Timeframe: One week
To identify personality traits of patients with substance use disorder attending addiction treatment unit.
Timeframe: One week
To identify patterns of substance abuse among patients with substance use disorder attending addiction treatment unit.
Timeframe: One week