The self-medication hypothesis of addictive disorders derives primarily from clinical
observations of patients with substance use disorders. Individuals discover that the specific …

A review of empirical literature reveals improvements in service utilization and outcomes for
women when substance abuse and child welfare services are integrated. The increased use …

Substance use was considered to be primarily a male problem, and many substance abuse
studies are conducted with a predominance of male participants. However, recent substance …

Монография посвящена проблеме коморбидности в наркологии. Показаны
исторические аспекты проблемы, проведен научный анализ вопросов сочетания …

The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate potential gender differences in cocaine
craving among non–treatment seekers with cocaine dependence. We examined 10 female …

OBJECTIVE: Individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders are
treated in mental health and substance abuse treatment systems, yet research on comorbid …

Aims To examine the psychiatric status of young cocaine users using a validated instrument
for the evaluation of psychiatric comorbidity, emphasizing the distinction between …

Ninety-eight male cocaine-dependent patients who completed an intensive outpatient
program (IOP) were randomly assigned to either standard group counseling (STND) or …

There is something of a gender paradox in drug user treatment. Research consistently
indicates that women possess “risk factors” associated with drug use relapse, yet women are …

This study examines the impact of comprehensive services on treatment outcomes for
women and men. The study uses data collected from 1992 to 1997 for the National …