newsresearchmental-healthWhy Menopause Is Becoming a Critical Factor in Addiction Treatment—and Why Most Programs Ignore ItFederal health officials are warning that menopause may be an overlooked trigger for substance use disorders in women, with new research linking hormonal shifts to increased drinking and relapse risk.May 25, 20266 min read
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