The Effect of Methadone on Sexual Function in Men Dependent on Opiates

Abstract

Addiction is one of the most miserable problems of modern societies. Drug abuse disorders and their unpleasant consequences account for one of the major public health problems throughout the world [1]. Drug dependence is a chronic recurrent disorder whose onset and persistence are affected by the interaction of genetic, psychological, social and environmental factors. Addiction not only leads to severe and profound damages to individuals' mental and physical health, but also results in social harms, such as divorce, crime and unemployment. Many studies have shown that most patients with drug abuse suffer from multiple physical illnesses