SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT - Addressing the Specific Needs of Women

Course overview

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 51 HHS Publication No. (SMA) 15-4426 Rockville, MD SAMHSA Printed 2009 Revised 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 The stated goal of this publication is to assist Substance Abuse Treatment providers in offering effective, up-to-date treatment to adult women with substance use disorders. It provides a wealth of women specific resources to guide users of this material. Clinical and administrative information is provided in order to assist healthcare providers who work with female clients with substance use disorders on how they can best respond to treatment needs of women. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to discuss/explain: The patterns of substance use from initiation to treatment. The physiological effect of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco on women. The difference between screening and assessment. Substance abuse among specific population groups and settings.