The addictions treatment field has come under increased attack for basing much of its intervention on research and theory drawn from white male experiences with addiction (Gornberg&Nirenberg, 1993; Bepko, 1991; Covington, 1991; Forth-Fiegan, 1991). The goal of this project is to review the literature for information regarding women in treatment. The literature review reminds us that women stand in the center of an intricate network consisting of cultural, community, economic and familial connections and expectations. We must acknowledge the importance of these factors and begin to build our treatment programs for women around these concerns rather than continuing to layer these concerns on top of our traditional treatment responses.