Gender-specific treatment addresses the different experiences that men and women have with respect to gender and addiction. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction has found that women who use marijuana, cocaine, or heroin move from initial use to dependence on these drugs more quickly than men. In teenagers, studies show less variation across gender lines, especially for younger teens. However, gender-specific treatment for substance abuse is beneficial for other reasons as well.
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