Psychotherapies for trauma and substance abuse in women: review and policy implications.
Women are subject to high rates of interpersonal violence. One frequent co-occurring issue is substance abuse, which may arise posttrauma as a way to cope. In this article, psychosocial therapies for co-occurring trauma and substance abuse are reviewed. Description of empirically studied models is provided, as well as results of the empirical studies. Overall, this area of work suggests positive growth in the availability of new models but very limited empirical work thus far for all but one model. Directions for the future include the need for greater study of treatments in this area, as well as the need to address issues beyond specific models (e.g., workforce issues, access to care, and changing the culture of treatment systems). Policy implications are also offered.
Najavits
Lisa M
LM
Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02130, USA. lisa.najavits@va.gov
D018585:Battered Women / Q000523:psychology; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000628:therapy*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / Q000458:organization & administration; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D016387:Women's Health