Abstract
Discriminating Drug-Dependent Women From Alcoholic Women and Drug-Dependent men
Zilberman M L~~Tavares H~~Andrade A G
The authors compared 99 drug-dependent women to 162 alcoholic women & 66 drug-dependent men entering a treatment program. They were assessed by a semi-structured interview for demography, progression of dependence prior to entering treatment, prior suicidal behavior, & baseline functioning in the areas of alcohol/drug use, occupation, family relationships, & leisure activities. 50% of drug-dependent women, 32% of alcoholic women, & 14% of drug-dependent men reported suicidal attempts. Further findings are discussed. (14 refs)