Abstract
This article reports the findings of a qualitative grounded theory study on drug dependence and marital satisfaction in Iran. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with 41 opium and heroin dependents selected from the Self-Referred Drug Addicts’ Treatment Centre in Rasht, Iran. All participants were married. The study found that drug dependence has an impact on various aspects of marital satisfaction such as emotional satisfaction and sexual satisfaction. Intervention and prevention programs should be offered to the spouses of drug dependents.
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