An addiction treatment center is a facility devoted to drug rehab and addiction recovery. Several kinds of addiction treatment centers range from inpatient to outpatient, each with a different environment, an array of amenities offered, multiple therapy options, and standard or personalized treatment plans. If you or someone you love are struggling with substance abuse…
Addiction disrupts the lives of more than just the user. If your loved one is using alcohol or drugs, It is impacting your quality of life and putting them and others at risk every day. What steps can and should you take? Is there anything you can do to stop them from ruining their life?…
The addiction recovery process is complex. It involves focusing on your mental and physical needs, creating a plan for recovery that’s focused on just your future. Addiction treatment programs take commitment. These are some of the reasons why gender-specific addiction treatment is so critical. It can help you to focus solely on your recovery. Virtues…
A gender-specific rehab may be the right option for you. In these programs, you will work with other people of the same gender. That means you get to spend more time with either women or men while working on your own healing and sobriety. At Crestview Recovery, we provide you with a range of tools…
At Alina Lodge, we understand that each individual struggling with addiction is different and that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to recovery. This is why our counselors customize each treatment plan to the individual’s needs. If you or someone you care about is battling a substance use problem, the team at Alina Lodge can…
Different genders have different responses to drugs and alcohol. The way a man’s body responds to the effects of a drug will be different from how a woman’s will. Millions of people in our country struggle with drug use disorders. It is no secret that the majority of these people are men. But women too…
Someone you care about is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Together, you’ve decided it’s time to get professional help. The first phase of recovery normally involves a process of drug and alcohol detox. If you’ve reached this point, it’s time to learn how to support a loved one during detox. Detox is…
Researchers studying addiction have known for decades that when it comes to women and alcoholism, women’s needs are different from men’s needs. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has demonstrated, for instance, that women are far less likely to seek professional help than men are. They also point out that even though more…