Is problematic social media use associated with higher addictions (alcohol, smoking, and waterpipe) among Lebanese adults?

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the correlation between problematic social media use, alcohol use disorder, and smoking addiction through both cigarettes and waterpipe, among a sample of Lebanese adults.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was carried out between January and April 2019. It enrolled 461 residents of the community randomly selected from Lebanon's districts in a proportionate rate.ResultsHigher problematic social media use was significantly associated with more waterpipe addiction but not cigarette dependence and alcohol use disorder.

Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - October 30, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Emmanuelle Awad, Rabih Hallit, Chadia Haddad, Marwan Akel, Sahar Obeid, Souheil Hallit Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research