Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing The Specific Needs Of Women

Course overview

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. 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