DRUG USE IN KUWAIT CITY: PREVALENCE AND PREVENTION

This book examines the urgent challenge of youth substance abuse across Kuwait, revealing its deep impact on individuals, families, and communities. With about 21% of young people in Kuwait City using substances like alcohol, cannabis, methamphetamines, and khat, it highlights regional differences and socio-economic drivers behind these trends. The consequences-ranging from health crises to educational setbacks and crime-fuel cycles of poverty and social breakdown. Showcasing successful grassroots efforts such as Finland's Sibanye initiative, the book shows the power of community action. It also calls for comprehensive policies addressing both substance control and root causes like unemployment and education gaps. Offering a thorough analysis, this work is an essential guide for policymakers, educators, and leaders aiming to curb youth drug use and foster healthier in Kuwait City.

Autorentext

Joy Iember Akaa is a dedicated psychologist at the Kuwait Counseling Center (KCC), Kuwait City. She provides comprehensive psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in a multicultural environment.