Gender Differences in Substance Use Disorders: From Science to Practice with Shelly Greenfield, MD-Women and Substance Use Disorders Video

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Dr. Shelly Greenfield and Dr. John F. Kelly discuss the efficacy of the Women's Recovery Group (WRG) as a gender-responsive treatment for women with substance use disorders. The WRG is a 12-session, 90-minute relapse prevention group therapy designed for women, focusing on gender-specific factors like trauma and co-occurring disorders. Dr. Greenfield highlights how the WRG was developed and tested in two psychotherapy trials, demonstrating sustained improvements in substance use among participants and emphasizing the need for gender-specific treatment due to different risk factors and barriers faced by women. Dr. Kelly elaborates on the positive outcomes of the WRG, showing continued reductions in substance use post-treatment compared to mixed-gender groups and emphasizing the importance of affiliative statements in group therapy. Both experts stress the significance of gender-responsive approaches in treating women with substance use disorders, with Dr. Kelly mentioning the development of digital adaptations of the WRG to extend gender-specific treatment. Overall, the WRG provides evidence-based support for women in recovery, focusing on self-care, relapse prevention, and the unique needs of women in addiction treatment.

Keywords

Dr. Shelly Greenfield

Dr. John F. Kelly

Women's Recovery Group

WRG

gender-responsive treatment

substance use disorders

relapse prevention group therapy

gender-specific factors

trauma

co-occurring disorders

gender-responsive approaches

digital adaptations

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