BH 122 Women and Substance Use Treatment

Lecture Hours: 2
Credits: 2

Explores the historical, sociological, and physiological implications for women and substance use.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the historical perspective of the treatment for addicted women.
Explain physiological complications of addiction for women.
Identify treatment issues for women with addictions.
Identify relapse issues for women with addictions.
Discuss the role and issues of concern for the helping professional.

Content Outline

History and Treatment of Women
- Stereotypes
- Barriers to treatment - clients and professionals
Sociological Considerations
Socialization of Women
- Women in relationships
- Women of color
- Lesbians, bisexual and transgender women
Physiological Complications
- Women and alcohol
- Women and stimulants
- Women and opioids
- Women and cannabis
- Addicted women and infectious diseases
Women’s Treatment Issues
- Domestic violence
- Sexual abuse
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Pregnancy
- Parenting
Relapse Issues
- Denial and shame
- Unhealthy relationships
- Adult children of alcoholics and addicts
- Eating disorders and body image
- Communication skills
- Coping skills
Role and Issues for the Professional
- Role model
- Emotional triggers
- Self-care
- Know yourself