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Regional perspectives: Substance use related problems in Ethiopia
Tesfa M Yimer1, Wubalem Fekadu2, Janni Leung1
1National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Addiction (Abingdon, England)
|March 19, 2026
Summary
Ethiopia faces unique substance use challenges due to cultural and socioeconomic factors, with traditional and emerging drugs impacting public health. Effective policies require balancing harm reduction with local realities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Substance Use Disorders
Background:
- Ethiopia's large population and diverse culture present unique substance use patterns.
- Traditional substances (khat, local alcohol) and emerging drugs (cannabis, injecting drugs) are prevalent.
- Socioeconomic shifts influence substance use trends, diverging from global norms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the epidemiology of substance use in Ethiopia.
- To analyze the societal impact of alcohol, tobacco, khat, and other psychoactive substances.
- To examine current policy responses and inform future strategies.
Main Methods:
- Epidemiological analysis of substance use patterns.
- Societal impact assessment.
- Policy review and analysis.
Main Results:
- Detailed epidemiology of alcohol, tobacco, khat, and other psychoactive substance use.
- Analysis of the multifaceted societal consequences.
- Overview of existing drug policies and their effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Ethiopia's substance use landscape is complex, influenced by cultural and economic factors.
- Nuanced, evidence-based approaches are needed for effective drug policy.
- Balancing harm reduction with sociocultural realities is crucial for public health.
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