The Handbook of Addiction Treatment for Women: Theory and Practice

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The Handbook of Addiction Treatment for Women: Theory and Practice
By: Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner, and Stephanie Brown
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The Handbook of Addiction Treatment for Women is a comprehensive, evidence-based resource edited by Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner and Stephanie Brown. This book examines addiction in women through historical, psychological, social, and clinical lenses, emphasizing gender-responsive and culturally informed treatment approaches.

Covering substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, life-cycle issues, and the experiences of diverse populations, the handbook addresses addiction among adolescent girls, midlife and older women, women of color, LGBTQ+ women, women in the criminal justice system, and women with co-occurring mental health conditions. It also explores effective treatment modalities, including group therapy and mutual-help programs.

Widely used by clinicians, therapists, social workers, counselors, and students, this book provides practical frameworks for assessment and treatment while recognizing the complexity, diversity, and lived realities of women affected by addiction.

This video offers an overview of the book’s core themes, structure, and clinical relevance for anyone working in addiction treatment, mental health, or social services.

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