Understanding the nature of substance use in Zimbabwe: State of the art and ways forward: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT: Reports of substance use in Zimbabwe paint a concerning picture of escalating prevalence of use, with over half of people admitted to inpatient mental health units reportedly experiencing a substance induced disorder. The country has gone through decades of significant political and socio-economical challenges, which are undoubtedly linked to the observed increases in substances use. Nevertheless, despite the resource constraints to adequately address substance use, the government has shown a renewed resolve to provide a comprehensive approach to address substance use in the country. However, there is a lack of clarity of the nature and extent of substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs), which in part is due to a lack of a national monitoring system for substance use in the country

SUBMITTER: Marandure BN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9997907 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature