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by: Orchid Recovery
Center Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem for
women of all ages and backgrounds. Drug abuse presents different health
challenges in women which is why a different approach to treatment is needed in
order to prevent relapses. Women who have been successful with overcoming
addiction in
womens drug
rehab have had the support of family, friends, sober companions, and
counselors.
Many women who use drugs or alcohol have faced serious threats to their mental
and physical well-being. Research indicates over 50 percent of women with
addiction problems report histories of physical or sexual abuse. Women are also
far more likely than men to report a history of family addiction as well. Women
who abuse drugs have low self-esteem and little self-worth. Many women do not
get treatment at a womens drug
rehab center simply because they are afraid. They fear not being able to
care for their children or possible jail time. Many women report that the men in
their lives are who introduce them to drugs in the first place. These
women struggle to
remain clean when their significant other does not.
Current research suggests that women are more susceptible to
addiction than men even after casual or experimental use. Therefore, by the time
a woman enters a
womens drug
treatment center, she may already be severely addicted. This is why
women require treatment that both identifies her specific needs and responds to
them. Traditional drug treatment programs may not be as successful for women
because the programs may not provide important services like child care. A
continued relationship with a treatment counselor is an important factor in
remaining sober. During expected relapse periods, women particularly need the
support and encouragement of those around them. After completing a drug
treatment program, women also need services to assist them in their ongoing
recovery and in rejoining society seamlessly. |
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