White Papers

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Women with substance abuse issues have unique concerns that affect their gender. For one, women are more likely to suffer from past emotional trauma or mental health issues (Cohen & Hien, 2006). Environmental concerns, such as childcare, are a factor, and physical differences between men and women also are important. A drug treatment program that addresses a woman’s mental health status along with her addiction can effectively encourage lasting change, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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While the use of illegal drugs like cocaine and heroin is falling, more people are using prescription drugs non-medically. The rate of prescription drug abuse in the United States is now second to marijuana, and the Obama administration calls the non-medical use of these drugs an epidemic. Researchers have found that availability of comprehensive treatment and access to effective treatment options have not kept up with this growing need. Few studies have documented outcomes resulting from comprehensive evidence-based treatment services designed to address the unique clinical challenges associated with the treatment of prescription drug abuse.
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A growing opiate abuse epidemic has highlighted the need for effective treatment options. This study documents treatment outcomes for 444 patients with co-occurring opiate use and mental health disorders receiving residential treatment at La Paloma Treatment Center. La Paloma offers treatment for patients with both mental health and substance abuse concerns. The facility rests on twelve beautiful acres in historic Memphis, Tenn., and provides residential and outpatient treatment along with medically supervised detoxification.
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