Young women under the influence. Is there a trend toward a more female demographic among those receiving assistance for cannabis use?
By analyzing the patterns of use and access to the "Consultations for Young Drug Users" (CJC), established in 2004 to assist young drug users and their families (originally named “Cannabis Consultations”), this study aims to characterize the observable gender-specific patterns in drug use practices and the use of support services, before interpreting them in light of hypotheses identified in the international literature on female addiction. The authors examine the convergence of user profiles across genders, particularly among the youngest segment of the population, and explore whether gender-specific patterns should be interpreted in terms of asymmetry in the motives for drug use. By exploring this dual question, the aim is to identify the social roles and expectations associated with different types of users, which vary distinctly by age and gender. This article thus seeks to expand general knowledge on women’s cannabis use, while contributing to the discussion on how gender shapes attitudes toward risk, the body, healthcare, and health.
Author(s): Obradovic Ivana, Beck François
Publishing year: 2013
Pages: 107-127
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