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This study aimed to analyze the most prevalent oral manifestations and associated risk factors among users of legal and illicit substances in drug rehabilitation clinics in Northern Portugal.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 100 individuals aged 18 to 70 years (mean age: 41.50\u2009\u00b1\u200912.55) undergoing addiction treatment. Participants completed a structured questionnaire and underwent an intraoral clinical examination. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests\/Fisher's exact tests were used to assess associations between qualitative variables. The level of statistical significance used was 0.05.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>High prevalence of alcohol (100%), tobacco (82%), and illicit drug use (88.6%) was observed. Although 53.8% reported daily toothbrushing, inadequate oral hygiene was evident. The most frequent oral conditions were periodontitis (64%), tooth sensitivity (49%), dental caries (47%), and bruxism\/temporomandibular disorders (30%). Periodontitis and gingival bleeding were significantly associated with the duration of illicit drug use (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). Gingival bleeding and oral mucosal inflammation were significantly associated with toothbrushing frequency (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). 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