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Alcohol & Drug Addiction

Higher rates of alcohol and drug use among young men in the community. Detox and support services.

Last reviewed: 2026-06-03

Alcohol & Drug Addiction

## Addiction in the Community

JDC-Ashalim and ENP research: alcohol use rates 40% higher in men aged 18-30. Cannabis: 22% of young community men use (vs 14% average). Causes: trauma, unemployment, lack of belonging, untreated emotional pain.

## Free Detox Services

NATAL (trauma + addiction): 1201 | NII rehabilitation: 08-6709709 | Enosh (addiction + family): 02-5002180 | ENP at-risk youth: 03-5368944

## For Families

Al-Anon (support for families of alcoholics): alanon.org.il

71% of addicted men in the community don't seek treatment due to stigma. **Seeking treatment = courage**, not weakness.

📞 1201 | 02-5002180

Research figures

  • Alcohol Use in Young Men

    +40%

    Men 18-30 in community vs national average

    Source: JDC-Ashalim · 2023

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