From: Understanding the relapse process: exploring Iranian women’s substance use experiences
Themes | Subthemes |
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Physical complications from drug withdrawal | Weakness and lethargy |
Physical pain | |
Sexual dysfunction | |
Insomnia | |
Psychological burden from drug withdrawal | Temptation |
Craving | |
Inability to bear pressure | |
Coping with stress | |
Feelings of frustration | |
Failure | |
Adaptation problems to societal norms | |
Anxiety | |
Contributing factors from family atmosphere | Rejection by family |
Lack of family support | |
Family conflicts | |
Divorce | |
Neglect from family | |
Addiction in the family | |
Spousal betrayal | |
Failure to maintain romantic relationships | |
Socioeconomic Conditions | Interaction with people with a substance use disorder |
Lake of appropriate treatment | |
Easy access to drugs | |
Rejection from friends | |
Unemployment | |
Poverty | |
Low cost of drugs | |
Cultural Factors | Stigmatization |
Misconceptions about recreational drug use | |
Sexual disharmony and power imbalance between treatment provider and client | |
Discrimination |