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The research aims to explore the connection between evacuation during war and increases in substance and behavioral addictions.

February 27, 2026

Substance and Behavioural Addictions Among Evacuees: Findings From Israeli Swords of Iron War.

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Surveys assess mental health and addiction levels in evacuees, indicating unique challenges posed by evacuation.

The research aims to explore the connection between evacuation during war and increases in substance and behavioral addictions.
Conducted two studies using online surveys during the Swords of Iron war.
Study 1 involved young adults aged 18-26, focusing on mental health and substance use.
Study 2 expanded to ages 18-70, adding measures for social media and internet use.
Compared evacuees with non-evacuees to assess addiction rates.
Evacuees reported higher anxiety, depression, and problematic substance use, particularly alcohol.
Men exhibited increased rates of problematic gambling and substance use compared to women.
Study 2 confirmed and extended findings, indicating broader addiction issues among evacuees.
Effects remained significant after accounting for war-related stressors.

Rubin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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