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Cannabis use among Arab students: a systematic review
Ahmad Sabalbal1, Mario Eid2, Firas Kobeissy3,4
1Department of Psychiatry, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|July 25, 2025
Summary
Cannabis use is rising among Arab youth, with higher prevalence in university students. Findings highlight the need for targeted prevention and intervention strategies to address associated risks.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Substance Abuse Research
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Global rise in cannabis use among adolescents and young adults necessitates regional focus.
- Cannabis consumption among students in the Arab world is increasing but under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize existing research on cannabis use among school and university students in the Arab world.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review adhering to PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
- Searched major databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, PsycInfo) and grey literature.
- Included 48 cross-sectional studies from 13 Arab countries.
Main Results:
- Prevalence varied: 0.7%-9.4% (school students) and 4.7%-32% (university students).
- University students showed higher cannabis use rates.
- Correlates included male gender, older age, peer pressure, and psychiatric symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Findings underscore the growing concern of cannabis use in Arab youth.
- Emphasizes the urgent need for early intervention and tailored prevention programs.
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