This Quick Guide accompanies the treatment improvement guidelines set forth in, Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women, number 51 in the Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series. It summarizes the how-to information pertinent to behavioral health program administrators, focusing on program development, procedures, and policies in addressing substance use disorders among women in behavioral health settings.
Users of this Quick Guide are invited to consult the primary source, TIP 51, for more information and a complete list of resources for addressing the needs of women who have substance use disorders. To order a copy or access the TIP online, see the inside back cover of this Guide.