Women consume meth equally like men. Various surveys dome prove that women get more attracted to crystal methamphetamine than men. This is due to their requirements for weight loss and to control various symptoms of depression. For various other drugs like heroin and cocaine the ratio between men and women users is of the ration 3: 1 and 2: 1 respectively. However, for crystal meth this ratio has come out to be 1: 1 in these surveys. For women the drug disorder related to meth consumption needs various ways of treatment. It also challenges their health in many ways. Over 70 % of women who are meth abusers have a sad past of being physically abused or sexually assaulted. They require more treatment than men with great psychological distresses.

There are women with children who do not ask for treatment because they fear for not being able to stay and take care of their children. They are also in fear to receive punishments from the authorities of the society. Women having small children and pregnant women need more care and support. However, such pregnant women can be given an outpatient treatment program with proper care and support and monitoring required all the time. The staff that takes care of these patients must also be capable of taking care of these women when they relapse.

There are women who often relapse during pregnancy. There are clinical staffs and people and other patients who do not show sympathy. It is necessary to be with such patients and move them to an intensive care for higher level of cure. Taking care of home, children, work and other responsibilities can sometimes lead to extreme exhaustion. It can also happen that they choose meth as a way again to be in charge of life and be happy. These only worsen the situation. Hence, special treatments are required.