Management Model of Social Prevention of Women's Substance Addiction

Objective:The aim of this study was to propose a management model for socially preventing women's substance addiction.Method: The research method employed was qualitative and involved thematic analysis.The statistical population consisted of experts and specialists in police management, drug control managers, and university professors.Sixteen individuals were purposefully selected for the study.Data was collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews, and thematic analysis was used for data analysis.Results: Following the data coding process, 63 basic themes were identified in the open coding stage, along with 3 organizing themes related to growth-oriented, community-oriented, and environmental prevention components.Additionally, 3 overarching themes were derived.The research findings at the macro level indicated that implementing strategic and comprehensive social prevention programs focusing on addressing economic issues, raising awareness, promoting cultural values, and fostering collaboration between civil institutions and government agencies were effective in preventing women's addiction.Furthermore, at the intermediate level, measures such as targeting vulnerable areas, enhancing social support, and implementing screening and treatment, and at the micro level, providing individual skills training, empowerments, and reinforcing religious beliefs, were identified as hopeful strategies for preventing women's addiction.Conclusion: The study results emphasized the importance of considering three levels-macro, intermediate, and micro-in formulating an effective model for preventing women's addiction.Recommendations include revising policies and programs, implementing cultural, educational, and economic initiatives, highlighting the role of the family institution, empowering vulnerable women, and prioritizing prevention over treatment to address women's addiction effectively.