Perceptions of Substance Abuse in Men
2022-06-14T23:38:41+00:00Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) affect all genders. Although, there are some key ways in which SUDs manifest differently in men. For example, men tend to start using substances earlier than women and more frequently. Additionally, men are more likely to suffer from concurrent mental health disorders, which can exacerbate the effects of substance abuse. Because of these and other risk factors, it is important to consider prevention and treatment strategies that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of men. Substance Use Disorder Stats According to Gender According to the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), men battle [...]