A psychosocial study of females dependent on drugs at a rehabilitation centre

Abstract

One hundred and seventy one females dependent on drugs at a drug rehabilitation centre were studied. 127 (74.3%) inmates were from urban areas and 82 (48%) were sex workers. 11.7% were illiterate and only 59.1% had primary level education. 156 (91.2%) were dependent on opiates, 53.8% on alcohol and 36.8% on benzodiazepines. 60.1% inmates never used condoms, 6.1% used sometimes, while the rest used it always. 60.8% inmates were found to be positive for psychiatric symptoms