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Introduction and Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of drug-addicted women to set up programs to provide better service for this group. Materials and Methods In this qualitative study 65 drug-addicted women referring to Cheetgar and Shosh centers in different age groups, marital status and… were interviewed individually and semi-conductor questionnaire was provided. Sessions and interviews continued until data saturation. Results More than 68 percent of women stated that one of their family member was addict. The first disposable drug in more than 27 percent of participants was Methamphetamine and in close to 36 percent, the first motivation for beginning of drug abuse and the main was to forget the problems. Half of women were consuming drugs in smoking style and nearly 85 percent of women had a drugs withdrawal. Conclusion In general as some factors elevate the probability of drug-abuse in women, some reduce the risk of occurrence. Since the head points in women addiction are women treatment requirements (family and partner role) and multifactorial disorders (distemper, sorrow and stressors of accidents) paying special attention in treatment course is necessary. * Corresponding Author: Department of Psychology, Kharazmi University, Tehran. Email: Jafarzadeh.mahnaz34@gmail.com