Brief Description
Women and men may face unique issues when it comes to substance use, as a result of both sex and gender. Sex differences result from biology, or being genetically female or male, while gender differences are based on culturally defined roles for men and women, as well as those who feel uncomfortable identifying with either category; such roles influence how people perceive themselves and how they interact with others. Sex and gender can also interact with each other to create even more complex differences between men and women. Learn more
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The Effects of Drugs on Men versus Women 0:46
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Sex, Gender and Addiction 1:18
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Differences in Why Men and Women Use Drugs 0:51
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Men and Women in Response to Stress 0:50
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What About Treating Addiction? 0:38
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The New NIH Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable 0:54
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Sex and Gender Differences of Importance to Addiction Science 5:29
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- womenshealth.gov - HHS Office on Woman's Health
- NIH Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH)
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NIDA's Women & Sex/Gender Differences Research Program
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