Retention issues involving drug-abusing women in treatment research.
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چکیده
Most drug treatment programs in the United States have been developed by men, on men, and for men. Although drug treatment has been available to women, it rarely has been based on women’s special needs. As a partial consequence, fewer women than men receive drug treatment. Not only are women an underserved population, but they also experience greater problems with retention once they begin treatment.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- NIDA research monograph
دوره 166 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996