Jordan is progressing toward a coordinated national response to substance use and substance use-related problems, yet major gaps persist in epidemiological surveillance, harm-reduction, and gender- and youth-specific interventions. Continued investment in research and evidence-based policy evaluation remains essential for sustainable progress. Jordan's trajectory reflects broader shifts across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where traditionally low-prevalence settings are confronting rising stimulant markets, prescription drug misuse, and constrained harm-reduction capacity.
Wazaify et al. (2026) studied this question.