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In a review of Iranian studies, no studies have yet to explore a relationship between substance use disorders (SUDs), depression and/or PTSD. In this paper, we report whether the Iranian women and men with SUDs exhibit differences in PTSD and depression. A cross-sectional study was performed on 600 SUDs patients in treatment. Assessments included socio demographic questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory II, and the PTSD Checklist. Data were analyzed using descriptive, chi-square (χ2) and logistic regression analysis. PTSD was 61.5% in the study population. The mean PTSD score was 47.92 ± 12.07 for all men and women. The participants revealed mild, moderate, and severe depressive symptoms 19.7%, 24.3%, and 32.3%, respectively. Women were more likely than men to be diagnosed with PTSD (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) =1.82, 95%CI: 1.19, 2.80) and depression (AOR =1.65, 95%CI: 1.01, 2.77). In addition, marital status and job status were significantly associated with depression and PTSD. This study shows remarkably higher prevalence of PTSD and depression in drug using women than their male counterparts. The results illustrate a number of gender differences that may shed light on etiologic models of co-morbid SUDs, PTSD, and depression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, we hypothesized that community support may associated with coping styles of individuals (N=163) seeking help for their compulsive sexual behaviors from a community seeking treatment called Sexaholic Anonymous (SA) program. We also assume that gender may play a role in the choice of coping strategies by the Iranian sample SA. Multivariate analysis of variance was used to analyze data. We found a significant association between coping styles and elements of community support of program for SA. Those who received community support including regular phone calls to other members and attending meetings regularly utilized task-oriented (p<0.001) and avoidance-oriented coping styles (p<0.001) more than emotion-oriented styles (p<0.001). Sponsors utilized task-oriented coping styles (p<0.001) more than emotion-oriented (p<0.001) or avoidance-oriented coping styles (p<0.05). These findings suggest that community support may have associated with precipitating or perpetuating one's stress management using variety of copying styles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]