Women and Substance Abuse: Treatment considerations

Topic: Substance abuse

Focused topic: Women and Substance Abuse: Treatment considerations

1. Why is substance abuse treatment as it relates to women an important issue?
2. What is the necessary background information?
   1. What is unique about women and substance abuse in terms of use?
   2. What is unique about women and substance abuse in terms of effects?
3. What is unique about women and substance abuse in terms of treatment?
4. What types of treatments are available for women?
5. How effective are each of these treatments?
6. Are women typically getting the most effective treatments? Why or why not?
7. Based on my research, what do I think are the most effective treatment for female substance abusers? What can be done to ensure women receive this treatment?