Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women 10 CE
Tracking # 20-697993
$40.00
Course overview
This course requires the Participant to read and understand the attached Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) highlighting the important differences between men and women with regard to the physical effects of substance use and the specific issues related to substance use disorders. The main goal of this TIP is to support substance abuse treatment providers in offering effective, up-to-date treatment to adult women with substance use disorders. The link to the publications is: https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma15-4426.pdf In Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, participants will begin with the perspective that substance abuse treatment for women should consider the contexts of women's lives. Next, Participants will consider factors associated with initiation of use and the prevalence of substance use disorders. Additionally, Participants will learn how women differ from men with respect to the physiological effects of alcohol, drugs and tobacco. Also, Participants will recognize that accurate diagnosis and successful treatment requires an understanding of the extent and nature of a woman's substance use disorder and its interaction with other areas of her life. Next, Participants will become familiar with the challenges in engaging in treatment services unique to women and the considerations involved with treatment placement and planning. Additionally, Participants will learn about substance abuse differences among specific population groups and settings. Also, Participants will consider treatment retention factors and protocols. Finally, Participants will conclude by reviewing recovery management protocols. This course is intended to familiarize mental health professionals, social workers, substance abuse professionals, child welfare workers, healthcare professionals, psychologists, or certified addiction specialists, with the specific needs of women regarding substance abuse treatment.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Licensed Addiction Counselor Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist
Disclosure statements
This course is based on the publication Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series No. 51. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 13-4426 (First Printed 2009; Revised 2010, 2012, and 2013). Last accessed on April 20, 2020
Course Objectives:
- To be familiar with basic objectives and principles surrounding the substance abuse treatment needs of women
- To learn about the patterns of use among women
- To identify the physiological effects of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco on women
- To explore substance abuse screening and assessment of women
- To be aware of treatment engagement, placement, and planning strategies and considerations unique to women
- To consider substance abuse among specific women population groups and settings
- To be aware of substance abuse treatment retention and issues facing women
- To explore recovery management and administrative considerations