Drug and alcohol dependence
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Drug Alcohol Depend · Jul 2009
Multicenter StudyWomen who abuse prescription opioids: findings from the Addiction Severity Index-Multimedia Version Connect prescription opioid database.
Evidence suggests gender differences in abuse of prescription opioids. This study aimed to describe characteristics of women who abuse prescription opioids in a treatment-seeking sample and to contrast gender differences among prescription opioid abusers. ⋯ Gender-specific factors should be taken into account in efforts to screen and identify those at highest risk of prescription opioid abuse. Prevention and intervention efforts with a gender-specific approach are warranted.