PMID: 2092249Dec 1, 1990Paper

Substance abuse in women

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
M G Cyr, A W Moulton

Abstract

Substance abuse in women is a substantial problem. This article covers the issues surrounding abuse of alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs, and cigarettes in women. Specifically, for each group of substances, the epidemiology and complications are presented, as well as the physician's role in detection and treatment.

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