The Proportion of drug consumption, abuse and addiction among adolescent refugees in Germany

• Conditions: F10.1; F12.1; F17.1

• Registration Number: DRKS00015149
• Lead Sponsor: Sana-Klinikum Remscheid

Brief Summary

Overall, 38% of the study participants met the criteria for unhealthy substance use (12% solely for unhealthy tobacco use). According to self-ratings, 21% of the refugees met the criteria for unhealthy alcohol use, 25% for unhealthy tobacco use and 12% for unhealthy cannabis use. Young refugees who had already used drugs in their country of origin were more susceptible to developing unhealthy substance use. Identifying as religious seems to reduce the risk for unhealthy substance use. The results reveal that unaccompanied refugees are highly vulnerable for unhealthy substance use. Special programs for unhealthy substance use prevention are needed for this group.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-08-19
• Study Completion: 2021-06-02
• Results First Posted: 2022-10-15
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 102

Inclusion Criteria

flight from outside EU to Germany as unaccompanied minor refugee, stay in Germany for at least 18 months, sufficient German language speaking

Exclusion Criteria

severe depressive Episode, psychotic disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Proportion of drug consumption, abuse and addiction within the last 3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Psychological distress, examined by the Brief Symptom Checklist (BSCL). The global severity index will be assessed.