Amid war, Israelis turn to addictive substances at alarming rates

 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…