title: Drug treatment for women: traditional models and new directions.
abstract: Drug treatment is a diverse field in which a variety of treatment frameworks and formats exist, few of which have been tailored to women's circumstances and needs. Most drug treatment is based on insight-oriented and behavioral approaches, often accompanied by pharmacologic treatments. Complementary approaches such as acupuncture and biofeedback also are available. Feminist criticisms of traditional therapy have prompted development of woman-centered treatment, which provides a safe environment for empowerment and building relationship skills. Nurses can provide supportive interventions using mutuality and avoiding confrontation, and can advocate for access to woman-centered drug treatment and harm reduction measures to minimize the damage caused by alcohol and drugs.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167-3812, USA.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Kearney
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D019513:Feminism; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011209:Power, Psychological; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000451:nursing*; D014481:United States; D016387:Women's Health