Currently, women’s involvement in correctional and substance use disorders (SUD) treatment systems is rapidly outpacing men. Most of these programs are based upon gender-neutral services, meaning that their programs were designed with men in mind. Specifically, many of these programs address why men use drugs and alcohol and how to reduce recidivism with little emphasis placed on the treatment needs of women.
 

This webinar will address core issues that are unique to female SUDs treatment clients in comparison to their male counterparts regarding weight and energy as a driving mechanism to use, triggers for relapse, trends in drug use for women and the complexity of health-related complications and psycho-social needs, prescription medication and over-the-counter drug manipulations. In addition, gender-responsive approaches to augment and enhance existing treatment services will be discussed.