TREATMENT FOR WOMEN WHO USE DRUGS: A CRITIQUE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF DECOLONIAL FEMINISM

Abstract

This article performs a systematic review on treatment for drug use by women and points out gaps in this literature from a decolonial feminist perspective. Papers written in English, Portuguese and Spanish published between the years 2010 and 2019 were collected. The results point to the influence of social stigmas, judgmental attitudes of professionals and family and the importance of considering social and health needs through a personalized care. However, few studies will point to the fact that these women live in sexist societies and how gender, race and class influence drug use and treatment. Finally, we highlight contributions from decolonial feminism to the reading of the phenomenon of drug use and how this articulation can support psychosocial care along the lines of a feminist and anti-racist Anti-asylum Psychiatric Reform.

Keywords:
Substance-related disorders; Substance abuse treatment centers; Women; Feminism; Racism