Opioid Use in Women and Girls: Factors, Signs and Next Steps

Description

This training addresses opioid misuse among women and girls, focusing on communication, emotional well-being, and the role of trauma as a risk factor. It highlights the importance of community health workers in providing emotional support and education, and emphasizes the influence of environmental and social factors on opioid misuse.

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to community health workers, healthcare providers, educators, and individuals working to prevent opioid misuse among women and girls through education and supportive interventions.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

1. Understand the focus on communication and emotional well-being in interventions for opioid misuse in women and girls.
2. Identify trauma history as a significant risk factor for opioid misuse.
3. Explore the role of community health workers in providing emotional support and education to prevent opioid misuse.
4. Recognize the impact of environmental and social factors on opioid misuse beyond biological influences.