Page 2 -The Michigan Daily -Thursday, June 16, 1983 Low esteem, stress lead women to drugs By MICHAEL WESTON Susan T. slides into her favorite chair after work. Before her husband and kids get home she reaches for a glass of water and gulps down three Valium. Her doctor prescribed the pills to relieve tension when she started a new job a year ago. Today, Susan can't wind down without drugs. This pattern is common among large number of women who are addicted to drugs. Low self esteem, unequal treat- ment from employers, and a fear of ex- pressing anger can cause a woman to turn to drugs, according to a recent study on drug abuse among women. WHILE studies in past years have shown that men tend to use drugs for "pleasure and social reasons;" more women today are using drugs just to survive, says University Social Work Prof. Beth Reed. Reed and two other researchers compiled an 1,100-page guide entitled "Treatment Services for Drug Depen- dent Women," to help people who treat drug abusers, based on years of nationwide studies on women addicts. The two-volume book, published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, gives examples, detailed case histories, and practical suggestions for treating the special problems of women drug abusers. DRUG addiction among women is usually related to stress caused by home and work situations. "Women as a group have lower in- comes, less consistent work histories, and are less likely to have a work- related identity," says Reed. These are key factors which contribute to low self esteem, she says. The book outlines how a woman can be more assertive and independent insa society which discourages these quslities in females, she says. ALTHOUGH the book does not target drug abuse among college' women, Reed says the manual is useful for drug counselors who treat female college st- udents. The high level of stress that college students experience can make them vulnerable to drug addiction, Reed says. "Often it was their problems and stress that began their slide into chemical dependency in the first place," she says. The book includes a step-by-step procedure for treating women drug abusers, which is valuable for coun- selors, administrators and other human services professionals, Reed says. Tuition increase expected to remain between 8 and 10 % (Continuedfrom Page 1) loss of state funds since 1980. "IT'S A terrific shot in the arm com- pared to past years," said Frye, "but our ebullience shouldn't run away from us." "We can't build a budget on a 9 per- cent (increase) if there's danger we could get a state increase of 5, 3 or 1 pe- rcent," he added. Even with the 9 percent increase in state funds, the University's budget will be "extremely tight," because of rising inflation and high utility costs, Frye said. THE UNIVERSITY cannot adopt a tuition increase which would be less than the inflation rate, which Frye estimates to be 5 percent. The Regents will approve the Univer- sity's 1983-84 budget at the July meeting, including the tuition increase. unless it is uncertain that the 9 percent state hike will not be passed in the House. The House is expected to vote on the budget and send it back to Blanchard for final approval by July. Blanchard's proposal includes a 9 percent increase to Michigan State and Wayne universities, and a 7.5 percent increase to smaller state schools. TODAY Visitors from down under Sixteen visitors from "the land down under" invaded the Ann Arbor's streets yesterday, during a brief stop that is part of a four-week tour of North America. Armed with cameras, members of the Perth, Australia West Australian Field Hockey team could be seen touring the University and the shops on State Street. Team members said they liked Ann Arbor, where they have stayed for two days. "It's very pleasant," said Alan Pillinger, a mem- ber of the team. "It's given us an opportunity to recover from our last stop, which was New York." The team gave clinics at local high schools yesterday and will play in an exhibition in Toronto today. HAPPENINGS THURSDAY Highlight 'The Regents will meet today from 1 to 5 p.m., in the Regents Room of the Fleming Administration Building. This month's agenda includes such topics as an increase in student health service fees and the proposed research guidelines. Films AAFC - Home Sweet Homicide, 7:30 p.m., Kind Hearts and Coronets, 9:15 p.m., Angell Aud. A. CFT - Dirty Harry, 6:30 & 10:30 p.m., Magnum Force, 8:20 p.m., Michigan Theater. Cinema Guild - A Man Called Horse, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., Lorch. Performances Union Arts - String bassist Drew Giambrone, 12:10 p.m., Pendleton Room, Union. Spearkers Vision - Lunch seminar, Peter Lukasiewicz, "The Effects of Amino Acid Antagonists on Necturus Retinal Ganglion Cells," 12:15-1:30 p.m., 2055 MHRI. Meetings Sailing Club - Brief meeting followed by sailing lecture, 7:45 p.m., 311 W. Engin. Scottish Country Dancers - Beginning class, 7 p.m., intermediate class, 8 p.m., Forest Hills Community Center, 2351 Shadowood Street. Campus Crusade for Christ -7 p.m., 2003 Angell Hall. Medical Center Bible Study - 12:30 p.m., Room F2230 Mott Children's Hospital. Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship - 7 p.m., Union. Ann Arbor Libertarian League - 7 p.m., Dominicks (basement), 812 Monroe. LaGroc/Lesbian & Gay Rights on Campus - 7:30 p.m., Welker Room, Union. Racquetball - Practice meeting, 6-8 p.m., Courts 10 & 11, CCRB. Miscellaneous League - American Heritage Night, Mexican Border States, 5-7:15 p.m., Cafeteria, Michigan League. Nuclear Engineering - Silver Anniversary Alumni Reunion'celebrating 25th year as an academic department. Master Canner Program - 9-4 p.m., Extension Activities Room, Washtenaw Service Center, 4133 Washtenaw Avenue. FRIDAY Films AAFC - The Road Warrior, 7,8:40 & 10:20 p.m., MLB 3. Alternative Action - My Brilliant Career, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., MLB 4. Cinema Guild - Woodstock, 6:00 & 9:10 p.m., Lorch Hall. Cinema II -'The Year of Living Dangerously, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., Angell A'd.A. CFT - Dirty Harry, 6:30 & 10:30 p.m., Magnum Force, 8:20 p.m., Michigan Theater. Speakers Astronomy - Carlton Pryor, "Our Milky Way Galaxy," followed by the film, Universe - 1976 Edition, 8:30 p.m., Angell Aud. B. Bush Program in Child Development & Social Policy - Conference, "Un- derstanding the Economic Crisis: The Impact of Poverty & Unemployment on Children & Families," Rackham Building. Lutheran Student Foundation - Dr. Joseph Sittler, "Intellectual Spirituality," 4 p.m., Henderson Room, Michigan League. 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