2014
Expressive Writing as a Therapeutic Process for Drug-Dependent Women
Meshberg-Cohen S, Svikis D, McMahon TJ. Expressive Writing as a Therapeutic Process for Drug-Dependent Women. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2014, 35: 80-88. PMID: 24588298, PMCID: PMC3942795, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2013.805181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExpressive writingNegative affectWriting sessionsSubstance use disordersTrauma-specific treatmentNegative affect scoresPosttraumatic symptom severitySubstance-abusing womenPosttraumatic distressPosttraumatic stressControl writingAffect scoresStressful experiencesStressful eventsResidential treatmentGroup differencesDrug-dependent womenPhysical distressPromising interventionAnxiety scoresSUD treatmentAffectTherapeutic processSymptom severityUse disorders
2011
Adapting an HIV/STDs Prevention Curriculum to Fit the Needs of Women With Alcohol Problems
Choi YJ, Langhorst DM, Meshberg-Cohen S, Svikis DS. Adapting an HIV/STDs Prevention Curriculum to Fit the Needs of Women With Alcohol Problems. Journal Of Social Work Practice In The Addictions 2011, 11: 352-374. PMID: 22446487, PMCID: PMC3310367, DOI: 10.1080/1533256x.2011.619938.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol-abusing womenDrug-dependent womenHIV/STDDrug-abusing womenHIV/STDsPrevention curriculumResidential treatment programNeeds of womenTreatment interventionsStudy participantsTreatment programDependent womenWomenAlcohol problemsTherapy manualSkill buildingParticipants' experiencesExpert consultantsSTDs