address their trauma, which was difficult to manage when their drug use was reduced.
According to participants, the presence of a female in the staff of addiction treatment workers helped foster open discussions of their traumatic experiences.
Researchers stated that addiction treatment services for street sex workers could be improved if the unique experiences and effects of those experiences could be openly addressed. “Failure to adequately address trauma when attempting to reduce drug use in this group may underpin the lack of effective drug treatment for [street sex workers],” they stated.
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Article Name
Study explains why female sex workers have poor drug rehab results
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Street sex workers often have a difficult time getting the most out of drug rehab because of their inability to discuss the root causes of their trauma and the stigma associated with sex work, a recent study found.
Author
Livia Areas-Holmblad
Publisher Name
Addiction Now