... to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach In this contribution, the treatment needs of diverse populations of female drug abusers are addressed. Selected literature and research findings for women in mixed and gender-specific treatment are presented. Findings The conclusion is that we need...

... offenders (Pollard and Baker, 2000). As a consequence of their lifestyle characteristics chronic female drug users typically witness significantly more emotionally stressful life events compared to their male counterparts (Rhoads, 1983). According to GST, these women respond to stressors through “inner...