The Unseen Toll of War: Israel's Hidden Epidemic As the world grapples with the devastating consequences of conflict in the Middle East, a quieter crisis is unfolding in Israel.
Behind headlines about military campaigns and diplomatic tensions lies a growing epidemic of substance abuse that threatens to engulf an entire generation.
The latest data from Israel's Center on Addiction and Mental Health paints a stark picture: nearly one in four Israelis are now struggling with problematic substance use, a figure that has risen sharply since October 7.