Course Title:	Addictions: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women in Substance Misuse Treatment
	Category:	4
	Credits:	1
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	Objectives:	After completing this course, learners should be able to: • Recognize patterns of substance use unique to women from initiation to treatment. • List physiological effects of substance use unique to women. • Differentiate between screening and assessment and identify issues unique to women in each process. • Identify obstacles for women and challenges in engaging in treatment services (including treatment engagement, placement, and planning). • Identify factors that influence treatment retention and identify women’s issues and needs during treatment.
	Description:	Differences between men and women regarding the physical effects of substance use and the specific issues related to substance use disorders have an impact on treatment. The primary goal of this course is to assist substance misuse treatment providers in offering effective, up-to-date treatment to adult women. When women’s specific needs are addressed from the outset, improved treatment engagement, retention, and outcomes are the result. This course summarizes Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 51 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The information presented here is grounded in women’s experiences, built on women’s strengths, and based on best, promising, or research-based practices. Keywords: Substance abuse, women, SAMHSA, CSAT, mental health, substance use, treatment, substance abuse treatment, substance use disorder, alcohol and drug abuse, gender-specific, substance misuse treatment, substance misuse
		Approval Bodies: Professional Development Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling) NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals National Board for Certified Counselors Florida Board of Nursing Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE) California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Pennsylvania Certification Board Florida Board of Psychology California Board of Registered Nursing California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)