Course Description
This TIP endorses a bio-psycho-socio-cultural framework based on clinical practice and research centered on women. By placing emphasis on the importance of context, many topics examine the role of factors that influence women’s substance use from initiation of use to engagement of continuing care treatment services.
The knowledge and models presented here are grounded in women’s experiences, built on women’s strengths, and based on best, promising, or research-based practices. The primary goal of this TIP is to assist substance abuse treatment providers in offering effective, up-to-date treatment to adult women with substance use disorders. It's our feeling that all clinicians will benefit from the information contained in this TIP (Treatment Improvement Protocol) Manual.
Course Objectives
1. Identify unique biopsychosocial and developmental issues of women and how these issues impact substance use disorders.
2. Recognize the value of adopting a trauma-informed perspective, using a strengths-based model, and incorporating an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to substance abuse treatment for women.
3. Evaluate various factors associated with substance abuse among specific population groups in order to determine gender-appropriate and culturally responsive treatment plans.
4. Examine research findings, practical clinical skills, and administrative considerations that are used to assist professionals working with women's substance abuse issues, treatment, and relapse.
