In previous posts, we've looked at how drug use rates are higher in men, but that women might be at greater risk of addiction. There is hardly consensus on this point. Kendler et al (2003) point out that risk factors for drug use are very similar between men and women (social, genetic, and personality-based). Holdcraft and Iacono (2004) suggest ( Read more... )

According to Kendler et al (2005), women usually report having more supportive social networks than men, but have higher rates of depression. In a study of over 1,000 pairs of male-female twins, Kendler et al found that women reported having a more supportive social network than did their twin brothers. Male and female twins did not show a ( Read more... )