December 5, 2025Open Access

Prevalence and correlates of hazardous, harmful or dependent alcohol use and drug use amongst persons 15 years and older in South Africa: results of a national survey in 2017

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Prevalence of hazardous alcohol use reached 10.3%, with 8.6% reporting drug use in a national population-based survey.
Logistic regression analysis identified mixed-race individuals and those with psychological distress as significant predictors of substance use.
Survey involved 39,210 respondents aged 15 and older, emphasizing various social and demographic correlates.
Findings support the need for targeted interventions in urban areas to address substance use and associated mental health concerns.

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Cross-sectional survey revealed high prevalence of hazardous alcohol and drug use in South Africa, indicating psychological distress associations among mixed-race individuals.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/694023c82d562116f28fcbeb https://doi.org/10.14749/30798113

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Cross-sectional survey revealed high prevalence of hazardous alcohol and drug use in South Africa, indicating psychological distress associations among mixed-race individuals.

Prevalence and correlates of hazardous, harmful or dependent alcohol use and drug use amongst persons 15 years and older in South Africa: results of a national survey in 2017

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Prevalence and correlates of hazardous, harmful or dependent alcohol use and drug use amongst persons 15 years and older in South Africa: results of a national survey in 2017

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