Qualitative Study of a Background of Drug Use among Women in Yazd

Background: Drug addiction is a social problem, which, until recently,was considered specifically for men; however, drug addiction also affectswomen. The aim of this study was to identify the backgrounds for addictionin women and how they deal with it.Methods: This research was conducted using qualitative research throughinterviews. For this purpose, 51 addicted women, from two rehabilitationcenters in Yazd, were selected through purposeful sampling and semi -structured interviews, and the resultant observations were used for datacollection. Data from the interviews were analysed using coding theory.Results: In the open coding Step 53, concepts were collected that werecombined in the form of five major issues. Results show that thefamily condition is the most important factor that results in addictionamong women. Friendly interactions and weaknesses in life skills arethe conditions that lead to drug use among women. Breaking down ofsocial relationships and job deviations are the consequences of addiction inwomen.Conclusion: woman drug use mostly affected by intimate relationships infamily and friends. Social care systems should be developed for familieswith drug use persons to preventing family member’s involvement.

Keywords:

Addiction , Women , Family , Qualitative , Drugs