today in psychology...

single, divorced or co-habitating women are more likely to use and abuse alcohol and/or drugs than married woman.
why? perhaps those women not fitting into societal norms of what women are supposed to be doing are highly stigmatized...which then leads to an increased likelihood of drinking or using drugs.
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research has shown that women prefer counselors with better interpersonal skills and who are more empathic vs men who prefer a more problem-solving oriented style.
they say it's mostly because one of the major triggers for use is relationships or loss therefore one would assume there is a need for an increase in social support.
but just for women?

i would venture a guess to say that this research may already be outdated.
i think societal roles for men have changed somewhat and are not as strict with the machismo/bravado factor (of course, this still varies with cultures)...i think there is more of a balance in womens' and mens' needs with regards to empathy and support for loss

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