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Why is it common for rehab facilities to offer gender-specific treatment, such as intensive outpatient therapy for women or residential addiction treatment for men? Gender-specific treatment programs are designed to specifically treat men and women separately. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), fundamental differences exist between men and women in…
Addiction can require multiple forms of therapeutic care, and evidence-based ones like medical-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral psychotherapy may even benefit from combining selected complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches. Many of these approaches focus on holistic healing that’s focused on providing care for the whole body, mind, and spirit. Experiential therapy may be one…
For some women struggling with addiction, a gender-specific rehab program could be ideal. Whether it’s because their struggle involves mostly women-only issues such as pregnancy complications, or it’s because they have unresolved trauma related to men, women in rehab may find it difficult to share their experiences with men. That’s why some rehab facilities offer…
Alcoholism, also called alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder (AUD), can develop in people from all walks of life. Multiple behavioral, genetic, and psychological factors can contribute to the development of this particular mental health issue. Getting professional help is not a sign of weakness but an essential step in overcoming addiction and maintaining a…
The U.S. opioid epidemic is affecting more women than men. And while medical science has evolved since the 1880s, when women became dependent on laudanum tinctures prescribed by their doctors, opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment remains mostly gender-neutral. However, some rehab facilities do offer women’s opiate addiction treatment programs. Gender-specific rehab programs could make a…
After identifying alcohol addiction as a disease, almost all the research conducted about alcoholism and its treatment focused on men. In the last few decades, more attention has been given to the different ways alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects women, and the treatment approaches that work with men do not necessarily work the same for…
The gender gap in drinking habits is more or less gone. Women are as likely as men to consume alcohol, binge drink, or have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). The social norms connected to women’s drinking are shifting so that it has become more acceptable and even encouraged. And yet, women tend to experience the…
Equine therapy in Utah—and in other locations—is becoming more available to more clients struggling with various psychiatric disorders. But why is spending time with horses considered a form of therapeutic care? Spending time with animals, in general, is considered beneficial. Pets are good for physical and mental health because they give people unconditional love and…
If you’re looking for a professional women’s alcohol addiction treatment program, you or someone you care about will have the best chance at overcoming an alcohol-related problem. Whether the problem is drinking too much, drinking too fast, or drinking too often, alcohol-related issues are among the most significant public health concerns in the country. More…
What should clients expect from a women’s group therapy program in Utah—or in any other state? First of all, a program that’s for women only means that the approach is gender-specific. There’s something special about being in a group setting and feeling like you’re among peers. This often leads to clients feeling like it’s easier…