Trauma and Substance Abuse Among Women in Prostitution: Implications for a Specialized Diversion Program SHELLY A. WIECHELT School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore County...
Physicians' attitudes are important in dealing with issues of substance abuse in women. The primary care physician is in a unique position to take advantage of the doctor-patient relationship and i...
One hundred and eight women with bulimia were evaluated for affective disorder and alcohol or drug abuse, by means of the DSM-III diagnostic criteria. In this sample, 43.5% had a history of affecti...
Substance abuse in society is a source of concern, especially since it is spreading among women. Previously, substance abuse was associated with drug use by men, but today, women are...
Number 484 (Reaffirmed 2021) · Committee on Gynecologic Practice · This document reflects emerging clinical and scientific advances as of the date issued and is subject to change. The information should not be construed as dictating an exclusive course of treatment or procedure to be followed.
The Substance Abuse for Pregnant Women program was established in 2018 by a committee consisting of representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, El Paso County Courthouse, Department of Human Services, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and treatment providers. The objective of the program is to provide incarcerated women who are pregnant with support and tools to overcome substance abuse. PARTICIPATION IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN IS A CONDITION OF ...
VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT Karen Saylors, Ph.D. and Nalini Daliparthy, M.S., M.P.H Abstract: Many mental health problems among substance abusing populations...
While women are as likely to stay and engage in treatment as men, substance abuse counselors need to attend to individual, counselor, and environmental variables to secure the best retention rates...
Gender-appropriate and culturally responsive health care improves both short- and long-term outcomes, not just for women with substance use disorders but also for clients with almost any type of healthcare problem. The likelihood of good health or the prevalence of certain disorders is, in part, a product of gender. Certain health issues are unique to women; others affect women disproportionately compared to men; and still others have a different effect on women than on men. To add to these gender differences, the National Institutes of Health ...
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