TIP 56: Addressing the Specific Behavioral Health Needs of Men|SAMHSA

TIP 56: Addressing the Specific Behavioral Health Needs of Men|SAMHSA

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• Addresses the specific treatment needs of adult men with substance use disorders. Reviews gender-specific research and best practices, such as common patterns of initiation of substance use among men and specific treatment issues and strategies.

Men's Health Month:

Addressing Behavioral Health Needs

Research shows that men are more likely than women to have a substance use disorder, but are less likely to seek help for it.

SAMHSA's TIP 56: Addressing the Specific Behavioral Health Needs of Men offers insights into gender-specific research and best practices for treating men with substance use disorders. TIP 56 includes information on common patterns of initiation of substance use among men, and specific treatment issues and strategies.

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Additional Resources Based on TIP 56:

• Quick Guide for Clinicians Based on TIP 56
• KAP Keys for Clinicians Based on TIP 56

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