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Women's Health

Sex-Related Differences in Addiction

While more men use and are addicted to drugs, women who become addicted progress faster through the landmark stages from initial use to dependence.
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

Jill B. Becker, Ph.D. and Jillian E. Hardee, Ph.D.

Release Date: 10/16/2023

 
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the differences between males and females in the progression of substance use disorder (SUD) from substance use to abuse;

  • Describe the role of ovarian hormones in SUD in females and males;

  • Identify the areas of the brain that play a role in SUD.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of Einstein-Montefiore or InterMDnet. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

 

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