Key Question: How do we address the specific needs of women with a SUD in a way that will engage them in treatment and a commitment to recovery?
Description: A history of personal or intergenerational trauma, beyond its impact on health and mental health, can impact an individual's view of the world and readiness to parent. This session will present a framework for understanding the impact of a pregnant or parenting woman’s personal history on her ability to accept health information and advice and how clinicians can use the information as a basis for developing and providing gender-specific treatment and care.
Learning objectives: At the completion of this session, participants will be able to:
Describe the psychosocial issues and challenges faced by pregnant women with a history of substance use and misuse.
Name three factors that differentiate the treatment needs of women as compared to men.
Discuss the implications of intergenerational trauma on epigenetic changes.