Treatment barriers among individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health problems: Examining gender differences
Despite the narrowing gender gap in the prevalence of substance use disorders, women continue to be vastly underrepresented in substance use services. Relational factors, family responsibilities, mental health, and stigma may present unique barriers encountered by women.
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - Category: Addiction Authors: Silvana Agterberg, Nicholas Schubert, Louise Overington, Kimberly Corace Source Type: research