Amid war, Israelis turn to addictive substances at alarming rates
Study finds spike in Israelis using sleeping pills, cannabis, alcohol and addictive meds after Oct. 7 events; why is this happening now, what are the signs of addiction and when should you seek out help?
The events of October 7 had far-reaching impacts, notably on mental health. A comprehensive study, carried out jointly by Prof. Dana Tzur Bitan from the University of Haifa, the Shalvata Mental Healt…