A model for the treatment of trauma-related syndromes among chemically dependent inpatient women.
The association of physical and sexual abuse with substance abuse has frequently been noted among chemically dependent women. Without diagnosis and treatment of the trauma, female substance abusers are vulnerable to relapse and/or revictimization. This paper describes a model for education and preliminary treatment of female victims of physical and sexual violence during the inpatient phase of chemical dependency treatment. The importance of addressing both addiction and trauma at the outset of substance abuse recovery is emphasized.
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Department of Psychology, Beech Hill Hospital, Dublin, New Hampshire 03444.
D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012649:Self Concept; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*