The effectiveness of female-sensitive substance abuse treatment
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Major/Program
Social Welfare
First Advisor's Name
Miriam Potocky
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Tony Tripodi
Third Advisor's Name
Karen Sowers-Hoag
Fourth Advisor's Name
Virginia McCoy
Fifth Advisor's Name
Wilma Greenfield
Sixth Advisor's Name
Scott Briar
Date of Defense
4-25-1997
Abstract
This research investigated whether female-sensitive treatment was more effective than a traditional mixed-gender modal. The study participants were evaluated for levels of depression, self-esteem, social support, and presence and severity of addiction. Analyses were conducted to see which demographic, treatment, and service variables were associated with treatment survival rates. It was found that the chemical dependent treatments evaluated all produced equally ineffective results. The women surveyed did have significantly high levels of depression and presence and severity of addiction, yet moderate levels of self-esteem and social support. A mixed-gender chemical dependency model which provided mental health services focusing on depression was recommended. Ancillary services which provided self-esteem building and social support was also suggested.
Identifier
FI15101208
Recommended Citation
Dodge, Karen, "The effectiveness of female-sensitive substance abuse treatment" (1997). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3071.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3071
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