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Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems: 2008, 10, 1 (pages: 5 - 12)

Sexual Behaviour of Heroin Addicts In Treatment

Brajević-Gizdić I., Pletikosa M.

Summary: Addicts are a high risk group for diseases transmissible sexually or through the blood. Their pathological behaviour caused by addiction makes it a priority to collect information about the sexual conduct of addicts, especially those who are trying to cure themselves. It is important to get results about how they assess the risks related to certain kinds of behaviour and how they see the need to be educated about the issue. The aim of this study is to determine the sexual behaviour patterns of heroin addicts who have already begun treatment, while getting insights into how they assess the risks associated with being sexually active, and whether they need to be informed about the whole issue. According to the survey, heroin addicts displayed an uncritical attitude towards the risk assessment of their sexual behaviour and failed to understand that they need to be informed about protection.