Women and Addiction: An Update

Gender-related alcohol and drug abuse problems are related not only to biological differences, but also to social and environmental factors, which can influence the clinical presentation, consequences of use, and treatment approaches. Women are becoming the fastest-growing population of substance ab...

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Published inThe Medical clinics of North America Vol. 103; no. 4; p. 699
Main Authors Ait-Daoud, Nassima, Blevins, Derek, Khanna, Surbhi, Sharma, Sana, Holstege, Christopher P, Amin, Pooja
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2019
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Adult
Behavior, Addictive - epidemiology
Behavior, Addictive - prevention & control
Female
Health Status
Humans
Male
Sex Characteristics
Sex Distribution
Sex Factors
Social Problems
Substance-Related Disorders - epidemiology
Substance-Related Disorders - prevention & control
United States
Women's Health - statistics & numerical data
United States
Women
Alcohol
College female students
Substance abuse
Opioids
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Summary:Gender-related alcohol and drug abuse problems are related not only to biological differences, but also to social and environmental factors, which can influence the clinical presentation, consequences of use, and treatment approaches. Women are becoming the fastest-growing population of substance abusers in the United States. Given that women experience a more rapid progression of their addiction than men, it is important that we understand and address the differences to help develop prevention and treatment programs that are tailored for women, incorporating trauma assessment and management, identification and intervention for medical and psychiatric comorbidities, financial independence, pregnancy, and child care.
ISSN:1557-9859
DOI:10.1016/j.mcna.2019.03.002