When making the decision to get help for a substance use disorder, you should feel as comfortable as possible. Worrying about added distractions while receiving treatment does not support a smooth road to recovery. Prioritizing your health and your individual needs should be the focus. Treatment and recovery will be hard work, and going through the experience with the support and structure in a women’s rehab program provides women with the greatest chance at a successful recovery, lessening the risk of a relapse. Call The Arbor at 844.413.2690 to find out more about what a women’s rehab experience looks like.
What Is a Women’s Rehab Program?
A women’s rehab is a gender-specific treatment option where the unique needs of women are addressed when treating a substance use disorder and any co-occurring mental health disorders. While it can look different depending on the treatment center and the individual, all programs create an environment where women can feel the most comfortable possible. A women’s rehab provides each woman the best possible chance at a successful recovery.
In addition to removing drugs or alcohol from the person’s life, a women’s rehab arms them with the tools, techniques, and coping strategies to effectively manage their triggers to addictions once they leave a treatment program. Being among other women who share many of the same challenges and experiences lets clients know that they are not alone in what they are going through.
Women practitioners will lead therapeutic sessions that focus on:
- Any abusive relationships
- Repairing damaged relationships with family and friends
- The effect past traumas have had on addiction
- Managing responsibilities such as family, work, and school
- Learning effective coping techniques and stress management tools
In many cases, men can be the cause of a trauma that leads to a woman’s addiction. This is even more reason for the importance of women’s rehab programs. Removing the distractions from the opposite sex will allow women to fully focus on treatment and recovery.
Women’s Rehab Program Structure and Benefits
The structure of a women’s rehab is built around empowering women and making them feel as comfortable as possible in the treatment experience. The approach of a women’s rehab will be different than that of a men’s rehab. This is because the programs are designed with gender-specific needs in mind.
A women’s rehab program has many benefits, including:
- A safe and supportive therapeutic environment
- The absence of the distractions and triggers of the opposite sex
- Female-led therapies and support
- A variety of therapies that allow you to be able fully customize a treatment plan with a variety of therapies
- Being among other women who share similar experiences
- The opportunity to build life-long female relationships that you can count on for years to come
The different societal pressures, triggers, and past traumas women face—as compared to men—make a women’s rehab one of the most effective treatment options for a substance use disorder and any co-occurring mental health disorder.
Schedule an Appointment Today for Women’s Rehab at The Arbor
Women and men each face their own unique challenges when it comes to battling a substance use disorder. For this reason, gender-specific treatment can provide the most customized treatment available. The pressures of society, stigmas associated with addiction, previous traumatic experiences, and toxic relationships all play a part in someone’s addiction experience and how treatment should be approached for that person. Getting gender-specific treatment without the distraction of the opposite sex can be the best decision you make for yourself or a loved one.
The talented and caring treatment team at The Arbor awaits your call. Reach out to us at 844.413.2690 today or use our online contact form and get your questions answered.