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Nancy Poole, a research associate with the British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health, spoke to a group of Yukon workers this week. Poole's comment emphasized that women's bodies respond differently than men's to substance abuse, and that this fact should be considered by women as well as their counselors and physicians. According to Poole, research shows that girls and women develop addictions more quickly and die more frequently from substance abuse issues than men.

Recent research has shown that even young girls who drink heavily are at risk for developing osteoporosis. In addition, women who are pregnant must consider the health of their unborn children. Poole also pointed out that girls and women are more likely to experience sexual and physical violence during their lives. Violence is linked with the development of addiction as a coping mechanism, so girls and women are at greater risk for addiction due to violence. (Source: www.cbc.ca/health)c

Labels: drug-abuse, females

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