Titlebook: Substance Use and Misuse in sub-Saharan Africa; Trends, Intervention Magen Mhaka-Mutepfa Book 2021 The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Au

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Tobacco: A Looming Epidemic in Sub-Saharan African Countriesen of COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer). Africa’s statistics on young people aged 13–15 years already hooked to tobacco are at an alarming 17%, matching the global trend. It is estimated that the number of smokers in sub-Saharan Africa will increase

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The Tobacco Industry’s Interference: A Vector of the Tobacco Epidemic to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Scientific evidence has established that tobacco companies’ advertising and promotion influence people, particularly children and the youth, to start using tobacco. Young people exposed to tobacco advertising and promotion find tobacco products more appe

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Substance Use in Organizations: Antecedents and Interventionsctive individual and organizational performance. Substance use is also known to lead to a vicious circle as it is related to other mental health challenges and many counterproductive work behaviours such as lateness, absenteeism, workplace incivilities as well as psychosomatic ailments and physical

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Prescription Drug Misuse and Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africally among adolescents and young adults. Although data on prescription drug use in sub-Saharan Africa remains scarce, emerging evidence highlights that prescription drug misuse (PDM) is a major concern. This chapter reviews the definitions of prescription drugs, PDM, and prescription drug disorders.

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Alcohol Use in Sub-Saharan Africaf alcohol use and misuse together with the current understanding on aetiological and risk factors are discussed. The chapter concludes by discussing the challenges and opportunities in tackling alcohol use disorder in local contexts and offers suggestions for interventions.