International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year on March 8th, Camurus wanted to use the day as a platform to increase the awareness of gender differences in opioid dependence.
In Europe, women account for approximately 25% of the population with illicit substance use and about 20% of entrants to treatment programs. Specific groups of women with substance dependence, including pregnant women and mothers, those involved in sex work, women in prison and ethnic minorities are considered vulnerable populations.