title: Substance abuse in women.
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.
authors.affiliation: Brown University Program in Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Cyr
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Moulton
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder