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Struggles and Strategies: Women's Drug Use in Ukraine and Georgia

This chapter explores the challenges faced by women in Ukraine and Georgia who use drugs, focusing on societal stigma, legal barriers, and the impact of gender-based violence. It highlights personal accounts of discrimination and the inadequacies in support systems for vulnerable women, contrasting Eastern European drug policies with more progressive approaches in the West. Additionally, the chapter examines how these systemic issues hinder access to treatment and care for female drug users.

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