The Differences in Addiction Between Men and Women
However, there are numerous biological, psychological and social differences between men and women that may affect the development, maintenance and treatment of SUDs (Greenfield, Brooks, et al., 2007). This research is particularly critical in light of the narrowing gender gap in the prevalence of SUDs, characterized by an increasing representation of women (Keyes, Grant, & Hasin, 2008; Seedat et al., 2009a). In this manuscript, we provide a critical overview of…