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strikeAug 15, 2026

Drug abuse in Israel surges post-October 7, latest data shows

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Drug abuse in Israel surges after October 7 and war in Gaza New data shows that one in four Israelis are now engaging in problematic substance use Problematic drug use in Israel has risen sharply following October 7, with prescription sedatives and opioids showing some of the steepest increases, according to new data…

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    Drug abuse in Israel surges after October 7 and war in Gaza New data shows that one in four Israelis are now engaging in problematic substance use Problematic drug use in Israel has risen sharply following October 7, with prescription sedatives and opioids showing some of the ste…

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