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Women under the influence, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University ; foreword by Joseph A. Califano, Jr

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Label
Women under the influence, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University ; foreword by Joseph A. Califano, Jr
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Women under the influence
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
58431789
Responsibility statement
the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University ; foreword by Joseph A. Califano, Jr
Summary
Substance abuse is the primary preventable factor in the 3 leading causes of death in women; heart disease, stroke and cancer. This book documents the physical and emotional effects of substance abuse in girls and women, discussing the way America responds to this enormous health problem
Table of contents
Pathways to substance abuse among girls and women -- Women and smoking -- Women and alcohol -- Women and prescription and illicit drugs -- Pregnancy and substance abuse -- Getting over the influence -- Prevention and policy opportunities across the life span

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