Pattern of Substance Abuse and Prevalence of Risk Factors of HIV and Hepatitis among Addicted Women in Western Iran

Conclusions:Although women do not constitute a signifcant part of substance abuse, increasing trend of women addiction, on one hand, and high prevalence of risk factors related to HIV or hepatitis in women, on the other hand; show that offcials and experts are required to seriously consider prevention and harm reduction programs for women.Keywords:Addicted women, addictive, behavior, methadone maintenance treatment, methadone,substance abuse, substance ‑related disorders
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research