Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Journal homepage: www.zjrms.ir General Health Status and Marital Satisfaction among Female Drug Abusers

tudies show that drug abusers ’ spouses are more likely to develop mental disorders, psychosis and behavioral disturbance than normal couples; they may experience more anxiety, insomnia and depression. Additionally, they are sensitive to their interpersonal relationships and face multiple problems in their social function [1]. Moreover, drug abuse results in the increased marital conflicts and sexual disorders for the one’s spouse; a phenomenon that, in return, is associated with a variety of psychological problems of these spouses and increases their family life breakdown [2]. Therefore, paying attention to the role of women and their health and satisfaction in all families, especially such families, is of great importance. The aim of present study is to examine the general health and marital satisfaction among wome