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- Title
A new gender-based model for women's recovery from substance abuse: results of a pilot outcome study.
- Authors
Najavits, Lisa M; Rosier, Marshall; Nolan, Alan Lee; Freeman, Michael C
- Abstract
Despite repeated calls for gender-based recovery models for women, there has been a lack of empirical research on this topic. We thus sought to evaluate a women's manual-based substance use disorder recovery model in a pilot study. Participants were opioid-dependent women in a methadone maintenance treatment program who received 12 sessions of the gender-based model in group format over two months. Assessment was conducted before and after the intervention, with results indicating significant improvements in drug use (verified by urinalysis), impulsive-addictive behavior, global improvement, and knowledge of the treatment concepts. Patients' high attendance rate (87% of available sessions) and strong treatment satisfaction additionally support the potential use of this treatment model. Future research would benefit from larger samples and enhanced scientific methodology.
- Publication
The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, 2007, Vol 33, Issue 1, p5
- ISSN
0095-2990
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1080/00952990601082597