This education program consists of three main components—an online course, a microlearning video series, and a fact sheet—designed for primary care providers and addiction medicine specialists. It highlights the unique factors influencing the development, progression, and treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) in women, empowering healthcare providers to foster more inclusive and equitable treatment environments.

Learners will gain competence in implementing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) practices tailored specifically for women. This includes conducting gender-sensitive screenings, delivering brief interventions, and exploring appropriate treatment and referral options. The program emphasizes improving patient safety, treatment engagement, and long-term outcomes by addressing misconceptions, overcoming barriers, and enhancing care practices. Practical strategies and actionable tools are provided to help healthcare providers achieve better health outcomes for women with SUDs.

After taking this education, learners will be able to:

1. Identify gender-specific factors that influence the development, progression, and treatment of SUDs in women.
2. Apply Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) practices specifically tailored to the unique needs of women.
3. Implement strategies to improve patient safety and outcomes by addressing misconceptions, enhancing harm reduction approaches, and overcoming barriers to care for women with SUDs.
4. Integrate practical tools and resources into clinical practice to enhance treatment adherence and support inclusive care for women with SUDs.

Patient-Centered Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders - Coming Soon!

This two-hour online course equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools to provide effective, compassionate, and gender-sensitive care for women with substance use disorders (SUDs).

Microlearning Video Series

The microlearning video series covers key topics, including pregnancy and substance use disorder, substance use in the aging female population, addressing motivated behaviors in women, and engaging families and care providers in women's SUD treatment.

• Addressing Motivated Behaviors in Women
  • References
• Engaging Families and Care Providers in Women’s SUD Treatment
  • References
• Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorder
  • References
• Substance Use Among Aging Women
  • References and Resources

Trauma-Informed Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders

This factsheet equips providers with strategies to deliver safe, compassionate, and trauma-responsive care for women with substance use disorders.

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Acknowledgement

Support for this education was provided through an unrestricted educational grant from the Scaife Family Foundation.