When does the lecture take place?

The lecture takes place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Where is the event held?

The venue is the Volkshochschule Bielefeld at Ravensberger Park 1 in 33607 Bielefeld.

What is the lecture about?

The focus is on gender-specific differences in addiction, the life realities of women, and the importance of gender-sensitive addiction work.

Who is organizing the evening?

The organizer is the Equal Opportunities Office of the city of Bielefeld.

Is the event classified as a reading or a lecture?

The event is classified as a lecture in the area of readings and lectures.

Addiction from a female perspective

Name: Multiple burdens, different impact: Addiction from a female perspective
Start: 2026-11-04T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-04T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Volkshochschule Bielefeld

Understanding addiction from a female perspective

On November 4, 2026, the Volkshochschule Bielefeld invites you to an insightful lecture on gender-specific differences in addiction and dependency. The focus will be on the unique life realities of women and how consumption patterns and addiction experiences are shaped by these realities.

When addiction shows different faces

Addiction often manifests differently in women than in men. The lecture will examine these differences and create space for a nuanced discussion on dependency from a female perspective. It will address visibility, understanding, and a more conscious approach to the diverse burdens affecting women.

Gender-sensitive addiction work in focus

The event raises awareness of the importance of gender-sensitive addiction work. Professionally grounded information combines with a socially relevant perspective: What life conditions influence consumption and dependency, and why is a gender-sensitive view necessary in prevention, counseling, and support?

An evening for information and exchange

In the focused atmosphere of the Volkshochschule, the audience can expect a lecture of high social relevance. The event is aimed at anyone interested in women's health, addiction prevention, psychosocial burdens, and modern approaches to addiction support.

The organization is handled by the Equal Opportunities Office of the city of Bielefeld. Thus, the lecture is embedded within a municipal event series on women-specific health and societal topics.

Conclusion

The lecture opens up a nuanced view of addiction and dependency and highlights why female life realities deserve special attention in addiction work. Anyone wanting to better understand the connections and learn about the significance of gender-sensitive support will experience an informative evening in Bielefeld on November 4, 2026.