A Quiet Epidemic: What the Data Tells Us About Addiction in Egypt

A Quiet Epidemic: What the Data Tells Us About Addiction in Egypt

Addiction in Egypt is far more widespread than public conversation suggests. Behind closed doors, in homes, hospitals, and rehab centers, thousands are caught in a cycle of substance use, mental health struggles, and systemic neglect.  A national survey from 2013, one of the most comprehensive to date, found that 13.2 percent of Egyptian men and 1.1 percent of women had used substances, with the highest rates of onset among youth aged 15 to 19. …