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. 2012 Nov-Dec;44(5):359-64.
doi: 10.1080/02791072.2012.736801.

Drugs and sexual behavior

Antonio Bruno  1 , Giuseppe Scimeca, Antonio G Marino, Carmela Mento, Umberto Micò, Vincenzo M Romeo, Gianluca Pandolfo, Rocco Zoccali, Maria R A Muscatello
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Drugs and sexual behavior

Antonio Bruno et al. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2012 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

This study investigated the association between drugs and sexual behavior in a sample of polydrug substance abusers recruited from several Italian therapeutic communities; participants were 90 polydrug substance abusers (opiates, cocaine, amphetamine, inhalants, marijuana/sedatives or hallucinogens abusers) who were compared with 90 nonsubstance-abusing individuals. Sexual behavior was measured by the Italian version of the Sex and the Average Woman (or Man; SAWM), a questionnaire that assesses different kind of sexual attitudes. Results showed that drug-abusing individuals are particularly inclined to search for sexual intercourse and are open to different kinds of sexual experiences; however, they have difficulties in establishing committed and deep relationships with their partners, showing signs of inhibition, affective detachment or anger. Their sexual lives are also surrounded by negative emotions, disturbing thoughts and maladjusted behaviors. The importance of integrating sexual problems into therapeutic strategies is discussed.

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