The gender gap in substance use disorders (SUDs), characterized by greater prevalence in
men, is narrowing, highlighting the importance of understanding sex and gender differences …

This review discusses alcohol and other forms of drug addiction as both a sociocultural and
biological phenomenon. Sex differences and gender are not solely determined by biology …

Sex/gender effects have been demonstrated for multiple aspects of addiction, with one of the
most commonly cited examples being the “telescoping effect” where women meet criteria …

Summary The Sustainable Development Goals offer the global health community a strategic
opportunity to promote human rights, advance gender equality, and achieve health for all …

Abstract Purpose of Review Substance use disorders (SUD) affect differentially women and
men. Although the prevalence has been reported higher in men, those women with addictive …

Gender differences in rates of substance abuse have been consistently observed in the
general population and treatment-seeking samples, with men exhibiting significantly higher …

Women with alcohol use disorder (AUD) experience more barriers to AUD treatment and are
less likely to access treatment than men with AUD. A literature review identified several …

Although there are wide differences in alcohol use patterns among countries, men are
consistently more likely than women to be drinkers and to drink heavily. Studies of alcohol …

Background Guidelines recommend long-term treatment for opioid use disorder with
buprenorphine; however, little is known about patients in long-term treatment. The aim of this …

Substance use (SU) stigma is one factor contributing to unmet need for SU treatment.
Additionally, theory suggests that women and single parents who use substances …