Search Resources (English): Women with addictions

Evaluates this outreach program that provides holistic services to pregnant women who are substance users, and support to mothers until their children are 18 months of age.

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Explores the impact of addiction on the lives of Black mothers involved with child welfare agencies and examines systemic barriers to successful intervention.

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Examines barriers and supports encountered by women entering care at addictions services in Prince George and Vancouver.

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Provides all presentations and related material from the conference. Includes information on best practices and programming for the treatment of women with substance abuse problems.

Examines differences between women engaged in drug treatment and women who are not engaged in drug treatment.

Explains what happens during detoxification and how detox services are provided. Underlines the specific needs and issues that effect women in regards to withdrawal management. (See Details)

Tells the story of Amethyst, a women's addiction treatment centre, using the words of the women involved: clients, staff, board members, and volunteers. Provides the philosophical background to Amethyst's work, and describes in some detail the programs and services which the organization offers.

Offers a definition of disordered eating and discusses the connection with substance use, including several areas of concern. Identifies barriers and suggests possible solutions to these barriers. (See Details)

Examines the gender differences in the prevalence and physical health impacts of problem substance use. (From Women's Health Surveillance Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women) (See Details)

Recounts the story of one woman's prescription drug addiction and her efforts to prevent such an involuntary addiction in others.