Women and Addiction: A Trauma-Informed Approach

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From the abstract: This article presents the definition of and principles for gender-responsive services and the Women's Integrated Treatment (WIT) model. This model is based on three foundational theories: relational-cultural theory, addiction theory, and trauma theory. It also recommends gender-responsive, trauma-informed curricula to use for women's and girls' treatment services.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19248395

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  • Behavioral Health
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  • Trauma
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