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If you are in danger, please use a safer computer, call 911 or your local hotline or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233 voice), 1-800-787-3224 (tty). There is always a computer trail, but you can click ESCAPE to leave the site quickly.

 

The overview below identifies basic elements necessary to provide appropriate services for women impacted by substance use, abuse and addiction issues. Recommended procedures for addressing service delivery in a variety of settings are discussed following this overview.

The following steps are recommended:

  1. Screening and identification
  2. Initial intervention and follow-up
  3. Information and referral
  4. Alternatives to substance use/Relapse prevention
  5. Emotional support

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Getting Safe and Sober: Real Tools You Can Use

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