Substance-Use Problems in Women Tend to Develop Faster Than They

question 63

True/False

Substance-use problems in women tend to develop faster than they do in men.

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Environmental Circumstances

The physical, social, economic, and cultural conditions that surround and affect individuals or communities.

Protective Factors

Conditions or attributes in individuals, families, communities, or the larger society that, when present, mitigate or eliminate risk and enhance health and well-being.

Resilience

The ability of an individual to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change, and keep going in the face of adversity.

Hardship

Difficult and unpleasant conditions or situations that pose challenges to well-being and survival.