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Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women: Quick Guide for Clinicians Based on TIP 51

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This quick guide helps clinicians address the specific needs of women living with substance use disorders. It reviews gender-specific research and best practices—such as common patterns of misuse—and specific screening and treatment strategies.

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SMA13-4789
Publication Date
November 2013
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