Qunita Brown

The primary aim of Ms. Brown's study is to explore the relational dynamics of Non Injection Drug Using couples (NIDU) from the perspectives of female non-injection users and how this influences their recovery. The following objectives have been developed to guide the study: a) To explore female heroin users’ understandings of the experiences underlying their use of heroin; b) To explore the nature, dynamics and characteristics of female heroin users’ intimate relationships with male partner NIDU users; and c) To investigate female heroin users’ perceptions of the barriers and facilitators that influence their treatment and recovery processes.