Psychosocial treatments for women with substance use disorders

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2003 Sep;30(3):483-99, vi. doi: 10.1016/s0889-8545(03)00069-x.

Abstract

Research on psychosocial treatments for women generally has consisted of quasi-experimental studies, with few randomized controlled trials that specifically test the effectiveness of treatment for women. Review of the available research literature suggests the following: (1) women, compared with men, evidence poorer prognostic characteristics; (2) women generally do not differ significantly from men on treatment utilization or outcome, with the possible exception of employment outcomes, which have been found to be poorer for women; and (3) women may benefit significantly from enhanced treatment services. This article also discusses guidelines for treatment providers and researchers.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psychotherapy / methods*
  • Sex Factors
  • Social Support
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome