Citation

Prust ML, Curry L, Callands TA, Drakes J, McLean K, Harris B, Hansen NB. Community Ment. Health J. 2018; 54(4): 438-449.

Affiliation

Department of Health Promotion and Behavior, College of Public Health, University of Georgia, 330 River Road, Athens, GA, 30622, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10597-017-0154-3

PMID

28866762

Abstract

Substance use has a significant impact on post-conflict populations; however, little is known about this critical issue in Liberia. This study examined the current risk factors for and consequences of substance use in Monrovia, Liberia. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 substance users and 21 key informants.

FINDINGS support that Liberia's civil war played a role in increasing substance use, but also that additional risk factors continue to generate substance use today. This study provides insights into the roles of civil war and additional risk factors for substance use in Liberia. Recommendations for substance use-related policies and programs are provided.

Language: en

Keywords

Drug use; Liberia; Post-conflict; Qualitative; Substance use