the effects of methamphetamine on the patients and their families in addiction treatment centers in tehran, 1391     azizi h [1] , saboory e [2] *, ghaderi s [3] , seyyedhoseinalagheband a [4]     received: 25 aug , 2013 accepted: 28 oct , 2013  abstract  background & aims : this study investigated the effects of methamphetamine (ma) on the patients admitted to addiction treatment centers in te...

BACKGROUND Treatment of drug addicts is one of the main strategies of drug control in Iran. Client satisfaction strongly influences the success of any treatment program. This study aimed to explore the difference between customer expectations and perceptions in drug addiction treatment centers of Kerman, Iran, using SERVQUAL model. METHODS Using a cross-sectional design 260 clients referring ...

despite extensive evidence for cognitive deficits associated with drug use and multiple publications supporting the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation treatment (crt) services for drug addictions, there are a few well-structured tools and organized programs to improve cognitive abilities in substance users. most published studies on cognitive rehabilitation for drug dependent patients used re...

years. however, the nature and initial factors associated with this serious health problem have not been studied yet. methods: to understand this issue, a cross-sectional study was conducted and sixty treatment and nontreatment seekers who met the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 4th ed., text revision (dsm.iv-tr) criteria for drug dependence with mean age of 28.7 (± 8.3) ...

BACKGROUND Research demonstrates that individuals in substance abuse treatment are more likely to die from tobacco addiction than from their primary addiction, yet historically substance abuse treatment has not included treatment for tobacco addiction. The purpose of our study was to (1) review the diffusion of state policies mandating the provision of tobacco cessation treatment as a condition...

sensitive periods such as pregnancy and breast-feeding women and the responsibilities of home and family. it is important to have additional importance. we study the impact of education health belief model health on women's centers sabzevar to prevent drugs taken. methods: an experimental and quasi-experimental study (controlled) before and after. where 160 women referred to health centers have...

By 2020, an estimated 4.4 million older adults will require substance abuse treatment compared to 1.7 million in 2000-01. This study examined the availability of special services for older adults, adoption of recommended treatment approaches, and organizational characteristics of centers that offer special services. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews with administrators and/or clin...