ICA'S VITAL ROLE DURING THE SWORDS OF IRON WAR
Following the horrific events of October 7th and throughout the Swords of Iron War, ICA’s team has been working around the clock to provide necessary responses in all fields.
2,000+ clinicians
participated in emergency workshops.
1.5 million views
on ICA's online clinical training videos.
60 schools 1,200 educators 36,000 adolescents
Operating resilience programs to help overcome trauma and promote well-being.
6.7 million
were exposed to the national emergency campaign urging the public to exercise caution and limit substance use.
Interventions
and support for survivors, individuals, and families of the Kfar Aza community.
Clinical psychotherapy
and support to survivors of the NOVA music festival.
Awareness in Sight
Given the increase in the use of addictive substances due to the war, we launched a nationwide emergency campaign inviting the public to examine its usage habits and learn about other ways of coping.
ICA'S RESAERCH FINIDINGS SINCE OCT.7
- 1 in 4 Israelis engages in problematic substance use (alcohol,cannabis, prescription medication and other drugs).
- The most common substances used are sleeping pills, sedatives, alcohol, cannabis, and painkillers.
- 27% of young adults (18-24) and 26% of soldiers reported severe PSTD symptoms.
- In light of the ongoing war and the collective trauma in Israel, there is a real concern that the number of people affected by addiction will rise steeply.
ICA’S GROWTH AND ACTIVITIES
The construction of the National Israel Center on Addiction and Mental Health in Jerusalem is underway! This unique center, in collaboration with the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical Center, and our other valuable partners, will be a beacon of innovation in the fields of research, training, and treatment. The Center’s activities are expected to commence at the beginning of 2025. This will allow ICA and our partners to advance the fields of addiction prevention and mental health in Israel.
The establishment of the first adolescent clinic, another major milestone for ICA, is also becoming a reality. This clinic will expand our prevention programs for adolescents, providing comprehensive and evidence-based addiction treatment and prevention services for Israeli youth.
