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Rethinking gender and drugs.

D H Broom1

  • 1National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia.

Drug and Alcohol Review
|January 1, 1995
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Addressing the drug and alcohol field

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Substance Abuse Research
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Limited resources challenge drug and alcohol policy makers and service providers.
  • Recent initiatives have focused on women in substance abuse treatment to address historical neglect.
  • Current resource scarcity raises questions about the appropriateness of continued targeted services for women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose alternative frameworks for resource allocation in the drug and alcohol field.
  • To explore how current attention to women's needs can inform services for men.
  • To suggest improvements in research and services by considering gender dynamics for both men and women.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review
  • Policy analysis
  • Gender-based analysis

Main Results:

  • Focusing solely on women may overlook the significant drug-related harm experienced by men.
  • Attention to women's issues in substance abuse research raises new questions relevant to men.
  • A gender-inclusive approach can enhance understanding and service provision for all individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Moving beyond resource competition is crucial for effective drug and alcohol services.
  • Integrating a gender perspective, considering both men and women, can improve research and service delivery.
  • Future strategies should encompass a comprehensive understanding of gender in substance abuse.

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