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The Effect of Methadone on Sexual Function in Male Dependent to Opiates

Mohsen Roshanpajhu, Mohammad Reza Khodaei, Elham Taafi, Omid Rezaei, Ali Nazeri-Astaneh, Ahmad Reza Baghestani, Mohammad Hassan Farhadi,
Volume 12, Issue 0 (3-2012)

Abstract

Objective: the researches showed which drug treatment had various effects on individual's sexual function. The purpose of study was to survey effects of protector treatment with methadone in sexual function in men that dependent to opiates .

Materials & Methods: This study is a quasi-experimental study. Statistical population was married men that dependent to narcotics and have been under of treatment protector with methadone. The sample consists of 69 people which selected with available sampling method. The questionnaires were used consist of demographic questionnaire and sexual functional questionnaire (SFQ).

Results: the sexual function has increased in overall sexual performance and the sexual desire after start of treatment. Also there was no meaningful statistically difference between erection and ejaculation in sample of study before and after of the treatment.

Conclusion: Protector treatment with methadone can be effective in sexual function in people dependent to opiates.

Effectiveness of Methadone Maintenance Treatment on the Mental Health of Harm Reduction Services’ Recipients in Drop-In Centers

Mosayyeb Yarmohammadi-Vasel, Ahmad Bayat, Mahmoud Tavakkoli, Ali Farhoudian, Mohammad Hasan Farhadi, Fatemeh Sharifi,
Volume 14, Issue 0 (2-2014)

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) on the mental health of harm reduction services’ recipients in Hamedan’s drop-in centers (DIC).

Materials & Methods: This research was a quasi experimental study. The statistical population consisted of 200 subjects. Sixty individuals (30 MMT recipients and 30 harm reduction services’ recipients) were selected through convenient sampling. The data was collected with the SCL 90 Inventory. Data was analyzed with T-Test for independent groups.

Results: The findings showed significant differences between the mental health of MMT recipients and harm reduction services’ recipients in DIC. The mental health of MMT recipients was higher than harm reduction services’ recipients (P < 0/001).

Conclusion: In conclusion, MMT is more effective than harm reduction services (DIC) in improving clients’ mental health status.

The Meta-analysis of the Researches on Harm Reduction and Remedy in Addiction

Karim Mehri, Fatemeh Akbari, Behjat Yazdkhasti, Mohammad Hossein Panahi,
Volume 15, Issue 2 (7-2014)

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of the present study was the meta-analysis of researches done on harm reduction and addiction treatment.

Materials & Methods: In this study, researches done on harm reduction and remedy were collected by the meta-analysis method. This was done using related keywords, searching the sites and theses of postgraduate studies. Finally, studies which were consistent with the criteria for inclusion in the meta-analysis were selected and desired information which were prepared by the author for testing the hypothesis with a negative questionnaire were extracted. Out of the 11 studies selected, the appropriate statistics to calculate effect size and other required information were recorded and the effect size as well as hypothesis analysis were calculated by CMA2 software.

Results: The results of this study show that identified independent variables on harm reduction and remedy have been effective. The value of combined effect size is 0.8 (d=0.8) and it is statistically considered significant. Since this value is in the range of 0.8 to 0.7, according to Cohen's classification, it is evaluated as average. Variables such as having a theoretical basis, the status of entry (New 6 months and more), the average of daily injection, integrated holistic therapy, medical interventions, quality of healthcare services, social esteem, methadone treatment and therapeutic interventions had statistically significant influence on harm reduction and remedy.

Conclusion: In order to achieve harm reduction and remedy, the status of entry (New 6 months and more), the average of daily injection, integrated holistic therapy, medical interventions, quality of healthcare services, social esteem, methadone treatment and therapeutic interventions related to nations must be considered.

Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Iran and Brief Psychological Treatments for Women: A Rehabilitation Approach in Methamphetamine Dependence

Armin Esmaili, Sara Shishehgar, Omid Massah,
Volume 20, Issue 3 (9-2019)

Abstract

Objective: Methamphetamine use in patients treated with methadone is a health problem in Iran that reduces the benefits of this treatment. This has been more reported by women than by men. Short-term psychological interventions are one of the major methods of rehabilitation to solve this problem. The current study aimed to explore the reasons for methadone patients for using these interventions to quit daily MA use while in treatment.
Materials & Methods: In this qualitative-descriptive study, 64 women undergoing maintenance treatment from three methadone clinics in Tehran, Iran, were selected through a simple and accessible method and were interviewed.in 2016. All women met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Edition Five (DSM-V) criteria for regular MA use in the past 12 months while in methadone treatment. A researcher-made questionnaire was devised to interview with the patients. Quantitative-descriptive data were analyzed by PPSS software V. 22 and qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis method.
Results: The mean age of the women was 37.8 years (age range: 18-56 years). Overall, 50% of the participants reported living with their families. The average duration of undergoing methadone treatment was 18 months. Overall, 84.3% of participants consumed MA by smoking. The main reasons women expressed as self-reporting to use short-term psychological interventions were as follows: learning short-sighted cognitive skills is easy and affordable to quit smoking (79%): routine counseling and training on methadone treatment does not have a significant effect on stopping the use of MA, as it requires cognitive-behavioral skills and techniques (76%); with continued consumption, there is a possibility of increased divorce and separation from the family and consequently, lack of financial support (71%), which caused lack of paying for methadone treatment charges; therefore, learning cognitive-behavioral skills was necessary; regular MA use is against the religious and traditional values of family and society (66%); likelihood of homelessness was high due to continued MA use (53%); the stigma and social labeling and discrimination against consumption for women are higher than men (51%); positive feedback of methadone-therapy has been greatly reduced due to consuming MA and therefore the probability of expulsion from methadone-therapy is high p(43%). Problems related to work (38%) and risk of losing the right to foster care (31%) were also other reasons.
Conclusion: A combination of individual, familial, social and therapeutic reasons were described by MA dependent women as their needs for having short-term psychological treatments while experiencing methadone treatment. More studies should be conducted to investigate the effects of short-term psychological treatments in reducing regular MA use among women in methadone treatment services. Family therapy needs to be provided to reduce the likelihood of divorce, separation, homelessness, and lack of financial support among these women. Mass media should provide educational programs to reduced stigma and discrimination against women with regular MA use.

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