Women and Addiction:Gender-Responsive Approaches (AS 3650 00)

Term: 2026-27 Winter

Faculty

Carla J Spight Mackey
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Schedule

Fri, 5:30 PM - 9:25 PM (2/12/2027 - 2/12/2027) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Sat, 8:30 AM - 5:25 PM (2/13/2027 - 2/13/2027) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN

Description

The purpose of this course is to set forth a biopsychosociocultural framework to identify and analyze issues specifically related to women with chemical and non-substance-related addictions. Discussion includes emotional and physiological dynamics; the principles of gender-specific treatment; the impact of societal values; the relationship between addictions and trauma; engagement, treatment, and retention strategies; barriers to treatment; relapse and ethical issues.