Abstract
The relationship between gender, violence, and substance use in the emergency department (ED) is complex. This article examines the role of gender in the intersection of substance use and three types of violence: peer violence, intimate partner violence, and firearm violence. Current approaches to treatment of substance abuse and violence are similar across both genders; however, as patterns of violence and substance abuse differ by gender, interventions may be more effective if they are designed with a specific gender focus.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1447-1452 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Academic Emergency Medicine |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine