Women and Substance Use: Christine Grella Shares Insights from 30+ Years of Groundbreaking Research
Christine Grella, Senior Research Scientist with The Lighthouse Institute, joined us to discuss her decades of research on substance use disorders, with a focus on the particular challenges facing women. Key Highlights: Chris’s early work at UCLA that focused on incarcerated men, after which most of her work focused on substance use among women. Longitudinal insights: 30-year study revealed diverse recovery pathways beyond simple success/failure outcomes. Gender disparities: Women face more severe health consequences and historically greater stigma, while changing gender roles have reduced…
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