Risk Factors for and Consequences of Substance Use in Post-Conflict Liberia: A Qualitative Study

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Margaret L. Prust
Leslie Curry
Tamora A. Callands
Janeen Drakes
Kristen McLean
Benjamin Harris
Nathan B. Hansen
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[1] Yale University,School of Public Health
[2] Yale University,Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine
[3] Yale University,Department of Anthropology
[4] University of Liberia,Department of Psychiatry, A.M. Dogliotti Medical College
[5] Clinton Health Access Initiative,Department of Health Promotion and Behavior, College of Public Health
[6] University of Georgia,undefined
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Substance use; Drug use; Post-conflict; Qualitative; Liberia;
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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.
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