1. A Profile of Women in Treatment in California Data from the California Outcome Measurement System January – December 2006

2. Background May 2007, ADP Fact Sheet: Women in Treatment in 2006 Findings related to women in treatment from the first calendar year of CalOMS data Based on admissions to and discharges from publicly funded treatment programs in California during 2006 as submitted by counties and direct providers to CalOMS http://www.adp.ca.gov/OARA/oaras_home.shtml

3. Population Characteristics Admissions to publicly funded treatment programs in California during 2006:  76,204 women (36%)  135,122 men (64%)  General population: 50% women & 50% men Age of women in treatment:  48% were between 18 and 35 years old  75% were between 18 and 45 years old Women with children:  60% had children under 18 years of age  35% had children 5 years of age or less

4. Race/Ethnicity of Women in Treatment vs. California Population

5. Other Characteristics of Women in Treatment Source of referral:  39% of women were court ordered  34% were self-referred Employment at time of admission:  61% of women were unemployed at admission  16% of women were employed compared to 28% of men report being employed Education:  19% had more than 12 years of education  81% had 12 years of education or less

6. Primary Drug: All Women in Tx Compared to Women under 26

7. First & Second Most Common Primary drugs Among Women & Men 44% 17% 32% 20% 0%10%20%30%40%50% Methamphetamine Alcohol WomenMen

8. Percent Change between Fiscal Years 2001-02 & 2005-06 in Primary Drug of Abuse for Women in Treatment 31% 13% -3% -22% -27% - 42% -60% -40% -20% 0% 20% 40% Methamphetamine Marijuana/ Hashish OtherAlcohol Cocaine/ Crack Heroin

13. Changes during Treatment: Primary Drug Use 65% 17% 18% 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70% Abstinence Reduction Unchanged or increased

16. For Additional Information… …Visit the Office of Applied Research and Analysis website: 1. Go to ADP’s website www.adp.ca.govwww.adp.ca.gov 2. Click on “Office of Applied Research and Analysis” link on the right 3. Look under OARA’s Projects and Products for: Women in Treatment 2006 CalOMS Treatment Reports 2006