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Is problematic social media use associated with higher addictions (alcohol, smoking, and waterpipe) among Lebanese adults?

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PURPOSE To evaluate the correlation between problematic social media use, alcohol use disorder, and smoking addiction through both cigarettes and waterpipe, among a sample of Lebanese adults. METHODS This cross-sectional… Click to show full abstract

PURPOSE To evaluate the correlation between problematic social media use, alcohol use disorder, and smoking addiction through both cigarettes and waterpipe, among a sample of Lebanese adults. METHODS This cross-sectional study was carried out between January and April 2019. It enrolled 461 residents of the community randomly selected from Lebanon's districts in a proportionate rate. RESULTS Higher problematic social media use was significantly associated with more waterpipe addiction but not cigarette dependence and alcohol use disorder.

Keywords: social media; lebanese adults; use associated; waterpipe among; media use; problematic social

Journal Title: Perspectives in psychiatric care
Year Published: 2021

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