Impact of Training and Technical Assistance on Treatment Outcomes for Women

Colombia

Specialized services, including training and technical assistance, were provided to staff inolved with women’s treatment.  An outcome evaluation revealed that overall drug use among women was reduced from 56% to 37% and cocaine abuse was reduced from 28% to 15% (pre and post treatment) in the target treatment programs nationwide.

Thailand

Specialized services, including training and technical assistance, were provided to staff inolved with women’s treatment.  An outcome evaluation revealed that overall drug use among women was reduced from 92% to 10% and methamphetamine abuse was reduced from 90% to 10% (pre and post treatment) in the target treatment programs nationwide.

U.S. Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (2008).  Effectiveness of INL Treatment Training in Colombia:  A 2008 Follow-Up Study. Social Solutions International.  Washington, D.C.