Exploring Technology-Based Enhancements to Inpatient and Residential Treatment for Young Adult Women with Co-Occurring Substance Use.

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Young adults have the highest rates of substance use of any age group. Although men historically have higher rates of substance use disorders (SUDs) than women, research shows this gender gap is narrowing. Young adults with comorbid psychiatric disorders are at increased risk for developing a SUD. Co-occurring psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, eating and post-traumatic stress disorders are more prevalent in women than men with SUDs, yet mental health treatment often does not adequately address substance use in patients receiving care for a comorbid psychiatric disorder. Tailored gender-responsive interventions for women with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring SUD have gained empirical support. Digital interventions tailored to young adult women with

SUBMITTER: Sugarman DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8892261 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature