A new gender-based model for women's recovery from substance abuse: results of a pilot outcome study.
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.
Najavits
Lisa M
LM
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. lisa_najavits@hms.harvard.edu
Rosier
Marshall
M
Nolan
Alan Lee
AL
Freeman
Michael C
MC
D000328:Adult; D003289:Convalescence; D003710:Demography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009294:Narcotics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D009294:Narcotics; D008691:Methadone