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Female drug use: some observations

F Suffet, R Brotman

    The International Journal of the Addictions
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Female drug use is influenced by social factors, with women more likely to use psychotherapeutic drugs. Future trends suggest increased illicit drug use with greater gender equality, while psychotherapeutic drug use may decline.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Science
    • Criminology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Female drug use patterns differ significantly from male patterns.
    • Socioeconomic factors and gender roles influence substance use.
    • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for public health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize current social science research on female drug use.
    • To analyze factors influencing initiation and patterns of drug use among women.
    • To project future trends in female substance use based on social changes.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive review of recent social science drug research.
    • Analysis of empirical findings on gender differences in drug use.
    • Speculative projection based on sociological theories and trends.

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    Main Results:

    • Women are often introduced to illicit drugs by men.
    • Illicit drug use rates are lower in females than males, but the gap narrows with younger age and liberal values.
    • Women use psychotherapeutic drugs more frequently than men, potentially due to status inequality.
    • Female opiate addicts often engage in prostitution despite conventional values.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased gender equality and personal freedom may lead to higher rates of recreational illicit drug use among women.
    • Psychotherapeutic drug use among women might decrease with social equality.
    • Workplace stress could potentially replace status inequality as a driver for substance use, creating unpredictable patterns.