The effectiveness of court-mandated compulsory treatment in promoting abstinence among people with substance use disorders in Iran

Original research
par
Nakhaee, Nouzar et al

Date de publication

2024

Géographie

Iran

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study aims to assess residential compulsory drug detention and rehabilitation centers (CDDRC)'s effectiveness in promoting sustained abstinence among people who use drugs (PWUD) in Kerman, Iran.

Constatations/points à retenir

Most PWUD were 30 or older and had a history of previous CDDRC admission. At the end of the 12-month follow-up, only 2.6 % were abstinent. Individuals with limited education and those with a prior history of admission to the CDDRC had increased odds of relapse.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Between October 1, 2021, and September 30, 2022, 1,083 adult male PWUD with a diagnosis of substance use disorders and a history of engagement in public drug use were admitted to the CDDRC in Kerman. They were followed-up for 12 months after discharge.

Mots clés

Legal system/law enforcement
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Outcomes