EVALUATION OF SLEEP QUALITY IN PEOPLE UNDERGOING METHADONE MAINTENANCE TREATMENT

Background and Aim : Methadone is a synthetic opioid and receptor agonist morphine; thus, its consumption has the effects and side effects of opioid. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is used as an alternative treatment for people who are suffering from substance abuse and do not have the ability to withdraw. Despite its benefits, this drug also has side effects. The purpose of this study was to Evaluation of sleep quality in Methadone maintenance treatment. Methods : This cross-sectional descriptive study was performed on 40 Methadone maintenance treatment in Addiction Treatment Center in Jahrom. Data collecting tools in this study were demographic form and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 21Results : A total sample of 39 Addicts treated with methadone were evaluated: 7.4% female and 92.6% male and 5.7% were single, 68.6% married and 14.3% were widow. The participants obtained a mean score of 15.25±5.12 for Sleep Quality of Addicts treated with methadone.So most of addicts showed severe problem for Sleep QualityConclusion : According to the findings of this study, patients of Methadone maintenance treatment suffer from insomnia.The consideration of the side effects of Methadone maintenance treatment can result in consumers’ commitment to the treatment And preventing the relapse of addiction. As well as other problems with the use of the MMT should be taken seriously

Keywords:

Sleep quality , addict , methadone.