Why Menopause Matters in Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how biological, psychological, and social changes associated with the menopausal transition may influence substance use risk, substance use disorders, treatment and recovery among women in midlife
• Identify overlapping symptoms and clinical considerations associated with menopause, substance use, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Explain the principles of menopause-informed, person-centered, family-involved, and trauma-informed approaches to substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery.
• Apply case-based decision-making skills to identify appropriate interventions, referral pathways, peer and recovery supports, and care coordination strategies across substance use treatment, mental health, primary care, and women’s health settings.

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