The focus of this curriculum is to explore the impact of substance abuse and dependence on women and their children. While engaging to effect a recovery system for women, the child/children should not be excluded. The changes the client makes in recovery will have a profound impact on children. Assessment of problems/ needs and provision of interventions to address the issues of women with children should be in place during treatment and post-treatment. Identifying barriers for women with children during the early stages of treatment encourages consistent and long-lasting participation in treatment and recovery services.
