Women

Trauma exposure across the lifespan among individuals engaged in treatment with medication for opioid use disorder: differences by gender, PTSD status, and chronic pain

Scientific article

3 May 2024

Background: Limited research has been conducted on lifetime trauma exposure among individuals undergoing medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD). A multisite study provided an opportunity to investigate the prevalence of...

People who use drugs engagement in substance use disorder services and harm reduction: evaluation, challenges and future direction of a community-based intervention

Scientific article

30 April 2024

Background: Since 1996, an urban community-based organization has been providing screening, testing, overdose prevention, referrals, and access to treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) and communicable diseases such as HIV through its...

Trauma exposure across the lifespan among individuals engaged in treatment with medication for opioid use disorder: differences by gender, PTSD status, and chronic pain

Scientific article

3 May 2024

There is little study of lifetime trauma exposure among individuals engaged in medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD). A multisite study provided the opportunity to examine the prevalence of lifetime trauma and differences by gender, PTSD status, and chronic pain.

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News

1 May 2024

In partnership with ISSUP, we come together to generate global data about the most cross-cutting aspects of the treatment and recovery of women with SUD

PKP Event: Caring for women with substance use disorders in jails and prisons

8 May 2024

Washington D.C.

United States

We are excited to share the invitation for the May 2024 Practical Knowledge Program (PKP) Event!

Title: Caring for women with substance use disorders in jails and prisons

Speaker: Essence Hairston, Outpatient Program Manager, UNC Horizons Wake

Please join us for an opportunity to learn, connect, and surround ourselves with like-minded and inspirational persons.

PKP Event: Caring for women with substance use disorders in jails and prisons

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and its Specifics at Temporary Foster Care Institution in the Czech Republic: Study Protocol

Scientific article

7 December 2023

INTRODUCTION: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a condition unique to a newborn that results from the abrupt cessation of chronic intrauterine drug exposure following birth. Slightly persistent, late onsetting, or slowly fading-out...

Talking Point: Methamphetamines in pregnancy - clinical care to improve survival, engagement and attachment

29 May 2024

Online

Time: 1PM - 2PM AEST

In this webinar, Elvira will discuss the reasons that methamphetamine use in pregnancy is so concerning: the impact on pregnant physiology and the developing fetal brain; disruptions to perinatal attachment; and disruptions to executive functioning which disrupt health-affirming choices.

Women and Addiction Symposium

10 April 2024

New Brunswick

Canada

Dates: April 10 - 11, 2024

Location: Delta Beausejour, Moncton New Brunswick

Panel Discussion on Women in Recovery

8 March 2024

New Delhi

India

Celebrate International Women's Day with Women in . Ecolink Institute in association with its alumni association is hosting a Panel Discussion on "Women in SUD and Recovery" on 8 March 2024 from 6.30. PM (Indian Time)

The Power of Global Collaboration: A new partnership for global impact for women with SUD

13 March 2024

Washington, D.C.

United States

ISSUP and the Global Women's Network cordially invite you to join us for a special event: The Power of Global Collaboration: A new partnership for global impact for women with SUD.