# Bridging the gaps for women in substance use treatment

## TL;DR

This paper highlights gaps in substance use treatment for women and suggests focusing on four gender-specific elements to improve care.

## Contribution

The paper identifies four key elements for gender-specific treatment to address existing gaps for women in substance use care.

## Key findings

- Gaps in treatment and support persist for women with substance use concerns.
- Four elements of gender-specific treatment could help improve outcomes for women.
- Discussions with Canadian treatment providers informed the identified gaps and solutions.

## Abstract

This perspective provides an overview of a rapid review of research, and discussions held with Canadian treatment providers, that together illustrate how gaps persist in treatment and support for women with substance use concerns; and how attention to four elements of gender-specific treatment for women could ameliorate the situation.