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Gender Differences

In this module, you will explore how biological sex differences and gender-related factors shape substance use patterns, progression to dependence, craving, relapse, and treatment outcomes. Understanding these distinctions is essential for providing evidence-based, person-centered care.

This section provides a selection of diverse resources intended to support your preparation for and completion of the quiz. The materials may include scientific articles, official reports, practice guidelines, and other relevant documents offering complementary perspectives. Engaging with these resources prior to or during the quiz will help you deepen your understanding of the subject matter, strengthen your analytical approach, and enhance the overall quality of your learning process.

Sex differences in addiction

Becker JB. Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2016;18(4):395-402.

Sex Differences in the Glutamate System: Implications for Addiction

Giacometti LL, Barker JM. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2020;113:157-168.

Molecular sex differences and clinical gender efficacy in opioid use disorders: from pain management to addiction

Concato M, Giacomello E, Al-Habash I, Alempijevic D, Kolev YG, Buffon M, Radaelli D, D’Errico S. Int J Mol Sci. 2024;25:9314.

Sex differences in neural mechanisms mediating reward and addiction

Becker JB, Chartoff E. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2019;44(1):166-183.

Sociocultural Context for Sex Differences in Addiction

Becker JB, McClellan M, Reed BG. Addict Biol. 2016;21(5):1052-1059.

Sex differences, gender and addiction

Becker JB, McClellan ML, Reed BG. J Neurosci Res. 2017;95(1-2):136-147.

Why we should consider sex (and study sex differences) in addiction research

Sanchis-Segura C, Becker JB. Addict Biol. 2016;21(5):995-1006.

Sex differences in the neurobiology of drug addiction

Bobzean SAM, DeNobrega AK, Perrotti LI. Exp Neurol. 2014;259:64-74.

Sex Differences in Behavioral Dyscontrol: Role in Drug Addiction and Novel Treatments

Carroll ME, Smethells JR. Front Psychiatry. 2016;6:175.

Sex Differences and the Role of Estradiol in Mesolimbic Reward Circuits and Vulnerability to Cocaine and Opiate Addiction

Kokane SS, Perrotti LI. Front Behav Neurosci. 2020;14:74.

Sex differences in vulnerability to addiction

Quigley JA, Logsdon MK, Turner CA, Gonzalez I, Leonardo N, Becker JB. Neuropharmacology. 2021;187:108491.

Consideration of sex and gender differences in addiction medication response

McKee SA, McRae-Clark AL. Biol Sex Differ. 2022;13:34.

CME Certificate

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