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Evaluation of an Evidence-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program for Urban High-Risk Females.
- Source :
- International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction; Feb2024, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p332-343, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Racial and ethnic disparities affect access to prevention and treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs). Traumatic events can present additional hardship for women with SUD. The participants included 180 low-income African American and Hispanic/Latina women with a history of incarceration, homelessness, commercial sex work, substance use or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and hepatitis-C, and experiencing multiple barriers to accessing SUD treatment services. Statistically significant decreases in alcohol-binge drinking, illegal drug use, and same-day alcohol and drug use were observed when comparing the baseline and 6-month follow-up interviews. Participants reported improvement in psychosocial functioning, substance use, and self-sufficiency. This study provides evidence for the effectiveness of an integrated, trauma-informed program and expands our understanding of barriers faced by minority women with substance use disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15571874
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175634541
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-022-00875-1