Women’s Rehab Program
There are so many differences between the way men and women experience addiction. There are also many benefits to gender specific rehab programs.
Separating men and women for treatment removes a lot of barriers and hesitations that usually arise during mixed-gender treatment. Men and women also have a completely different set of needs that can be best addressed separately. A quality women’s rehab program will cater specifically to these needs.
Some of these different treatment needs include:
Physical needs — Men and women process drugs and alcohol differently in their bodies. Women are generally smaller and weigh less than men, making the effects of certain substances stronger.
Social needs — Discussing sensitive issues with other women—as opposed to a mixed-gender group—makes most women more comfortable sharing. For example, women are statistically more likely to have sexual trauma in their past. Having men present for such a sensitive topic can lead to apprehension when sharing.
Psychological needs —Men are more prone to developing a substance use disorder than women. However, women who do become addicted tend to have more severe psychological and behavioral problems than men.
Some of the benefits of gender specific treatment include:
Less distractions — Recovery is a time to look into and discover yourself. What happens all too often in a mixed gender program is instead of focusing on recovery, guests couple up and form “rehab romances” This can seriously derail recovery and often leads to relapse.
Easier to relate — Sharing with a person of the same gender is not only easier, but tends to create stronger, healthier relationships. A women’s rehab program removes the gender barrier for its guests.
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Royal Life Centers respects the individual needs of both men and women as they seek recovery. We never use a one size fits all program. Each and every one of our guests receives the individual attention they deserve.
Custom treatment plans target areas specific to where help is needed the most. If you know someone who is suffering from addiction, please pick up the phone and call us right away. We are here for you around the clock at (877)-RECOVERY.
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