RG Maharaj, J Rampersad, J Henry, KVKhan, B Koonj-Beharry, J Mohammed, U Rajhbeharrysingh, F Ramkissoon, M Sriranganathan, B Brathwaite, S Barclay
In-depth interviews were analyzed to determine the critical incidents that contribute to the initiation of substance use among women. The results fell into eight themes, including factors intrinsic to the woman and substance abuse as a coping mechanism.