New TIP Addresses the Specific Needs of Women

SAMHSA’s TIP 51: Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women will help substance abuse treatment professionals provide effective, up-to-date treatment to women with substance use disorders by providing treatment that takes into account the unique needs of women. The information in TIP 51 is based on women’s experiences as well as best or promising practices and research-based approaches.

This eight-chapter TIP presents treatment approaches that consider a woman’s social and economic environments; her relationships with family members, significant others, and support systems; and the impact of gender and culture on treatment.

Download or order your free copy today!

TIP 51 is available for download at http://www.kap.samhsa.gov or through the link below:

TIP 51: Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women (3.6MB/382 pp.).

To order your free copy of TIP 51: Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin or 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (English and Español). Ask for publication order number (SMA) 09-4426.

Additional Related Resources for Treatment Providers:

• Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman’s Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues (SMA) 08-4132
• TAP 23: Substance Abuse Treatment for Women Offenders: Guide to Promising Practices (SMA) 08-3929

Other Recently Published TIPs:

• TIP 52: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor (SMA) 09-4435
• TIP 50: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (SMA) 09-4381
• TIP 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice (SMA) 09-4380