Trauma-Informed Women's SUD Care

Enrichment Materials for Researchers, Advanced Learners, and Clinical Scholars

📚 Extended Literature Review

The MOTHER Study

Jones HE, et al. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome after Methadone or Buprenorphine Exposure. N Engl J Med. 2010.

Landmark RCT demonstrating buprenorphine results in less severe NOWS than methadone. Both are safe and effective for pregnant women with OUD.

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Critical Appraisal

COPE RCT (2025)

Swedish RCT. Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder in Women. JAMA Network Open. 2025.

90 women with PTSD + AUD. Integrated treatment significantly reduced PTSD symptoms vs relapse prevention. Both groups had alcohol reductions. No safety concerns.

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Women's Recovery Group Study

Greenfield SF, et al. Self-efficacy and substance use outcomes for women in single-gender versus mixed-gender treatment. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2012.

WRG demonstrated greater reductions in substance use compared to mixed-gender Group Drug Counseling. Women-only groups provide essential psychological safety.

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Racial Disparities in SUD Treatment

Casey Family Programs. Treatment Disparities Data Study. 2023.

Black caregivers receive SUD counseling at half the rate of white caregivers (20% vs 43%). Documents systemic inequities in child welfare and SUD treatment access.

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🎓 Teaching Resources

Case Bank

15 additional cases with answer keys covering IPV, pregnancy, postpartum relapse, and equity scenarios.

Image Library>

High-resolution figures, decision trees, and infographics for your own presentations.

Assessment Questions

Board-style questions with detailed rationales for self-assessment or teaching.

Implementation Toolkit

Workflows, checklists, and policy templates for implementing trauma-informed care.

🛠️ Clinical Tools

IPV Risk Calculator

Assess lethality risk based on validated factors.

High Risk: Immediate safety planning required. Consider shelter referral.

Program Readiness Assessment

Evaluate your organization's trauma-informed care implementation.

  • ☐ Staff trained in trauma-informed care
  • ☐ Women-only groups available
  • ☐ Childcare services offered
  • ☐ IPV screening protocol in place
  • ☐ Peer recovery coaches integrated
  • ☐ Equity metrics tracked

Documentation Templates

Person-first language templates for common scenarios.

Intake Note:
"[Name] is a [age]-year-old person presenting for evaluation of substance use disorder. History notable for [trauma/mental health concerns, described factually]. Current strengths include [patient-identified recovery capital].""

📹 Video Resources

🎥 Trauma-Informed Care: Principles and Practice

45-minute training video on implementing trauma-informed approaches in SUD settings.

🎥 IPV Screening Demonstration

Role-play demonstration of CUES approach and safety planning conversation.

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