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Evaluation questions were derived with stakeholder input to enhance utilization of the findings. The evaluation questions were: (1) To what extent were the goals and objectives of the women's treatment program implemented and attained? (2) What clinical issues occurred among participants receiving the specialized women's treatment? (3) What clinical intervention focuses occurred during the treatment regimen? (4) What levels of satisfaction with program elements were expressed by the participants? (5) What changes in personality characteristics as measured by the Personality Research Form - E (Jackson, 1974) before and after the treatment experience occurred in participants? and, (6) Are there significant differences in personality characteristics, demographic characteristics, or substance abuse patterns between participants who completed the recommended length of stay in the program versus those who voluntarily terminated prior to staff recommendations? 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