Gender Differences in Substance Use Disorders: From Science to Practice-Slides

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The document titled "HKS Panel on Clinical Foundations of Opioid Use Disorder and its Gender Differences in Substance Use Disorders: From Science to Practice" provides an overview of important trends in gender differences in substance use and substance use disorders in the United States. It discusses the telescoping course of alcohol disorders in females and the physiological factors contributing to this accelerated illness trajectory. The document also explores the role of gender-specific treatment for women with substance use disorders, focusing on the Women's Recovery Group as an evidence-based gender-specific treatment. It highlights the development and findings of the Women's Recovery Group, which is a manual-based relapse prevention group therapy designed for women with substance use disorders. The study demonstrates that implementing gender-specific treatment programs, such as the Women's Recovery Group, can lead to improved treatment outcomes among women with substance use disorders. The document further discusses the need for integrating gender-responsive approaches in the evaluation and treatment of women with substance use disorders. It emphasizes the importance of addressing specific barriers faced by women in accessing treatment, such as trauma histories, social stigma, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Additionally, the document discusses the potential benefits of using technology and digital interventions to deliver gender-specific care for women with substance use disorders. It highlights the development of web-based interventions tailored to the specific needs of women, including pregnant women and young adult women with co-occurring mental health conditions. The document concludes by affirming the importance of gender-sensitive approaches in understanding and addressing substance use disorders among women. Overall, it provides valuable insights into the gender differences in substance use disorders and the need for tailored interventions for women.

Keywords

gender differences

substance use disorders

United States

gender-specific treatment

Women's Recovery Group

relapse prevention

improved treatment outcomes

gender-responsive approaches

co-occurring psychiatric disorders

web-based interventions

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