Women and Addiction: A Comprehensive Handbook
By Kathleen T. Brady, MD, PhD, Sudie E. Back, PhD, Shelly F. Greenfield, MD, MPH

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Scientific awareness of sex and gender differences in substance use disorders has grown tremendously in recent decades. This volume brings together leading authorities to review the state of the science and identify key directions for research and clinical practice. Concise, focused chapters illuminate how biological and psychosocial factors influence the etiology and epidemiology of substance use disorders in women; their clinical presentation, course, and psychiatric comorbidities; treatment access; and treatment effectiveness. Prevalent substances of abuse are examined, as are issues facing special populations.

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The Female Brain
By Louann Brizendine, MD

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Dr. Brizendine, founder of the University of California-San Francisco Women's and Teen Girls' Mood and Hormone Clinic, describes the physical and hormonal differences in the female brain, from fetus to grandmother. She cites studies on hormones, development and psychology by scientists in multiple fields, and her clinical experience.

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The Pregnancy Decision Handbook for Women with Depression
By Stephanie S. Durruthy

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With 70 questions and answers, this book frankly explores such topics as:
• the pregnancy journey
• the difference between depression and a bad hair day
• risk factors for depressive illness
• disability and money issues
• treatment and medication options
• and getting emotional support from friends and loved ones.

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