Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment
Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment
How Men Experience Addiction
Men who come to Augustine Recovery are dealing with addiction for many reasons, including the unique social, environmental, and familial pressures that men face for their entire lives.
Statistically, men are more likely than women to develop substance use disorders. They begin using at a younger age and may be coerced down this path for different reasons than their female counterparts. These differences add up. In order to successfully address the unique factors driving a man’s substance abuse, gender-specific addiction treatment is recommended.
The Benefits of Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment
There are several reasons to seek men’s-only treatment. They include…
CARE THAT MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF MEN.
At a facility like Augustine Recovery, addiction specialists will address issues specific to each of our men’s cases. Treatment at co-ed facilities lacks this focus, meaning that some pieces of the curriculum may not apply to each client. It is our goal to provide tailored treatment that meets the needs of men in the greater St. Augustine area.
BROTHERHOOD AND SISTERHOOD.
Additionally, gender-specific addiction treatment fosters a sense of community. In this environment, men and women are able to build deep connections with their peers without fear of judgment. They may find shared experiences, struggles, and views which have contributed to ongoing substance abuse. Through this communal treatment, participants are able to feel seen, heard, and understood, perhaps for the first time in their lives.
ACCESSING DEEP EMOTION.
Many people hesitate to seek help because they believe all they need to do is toughen up, pull themselves up by the bootstraps, and decide to get better. Unfortunately, this does nothing for the underlying emotional, physical, and social issues fueling their addiction. To attain true recovery, men and women must explore their feelings. In a gender-specific environment, the societal expectation to hide one’s emotions is erased; because of this, individuals are free to truly be themselves, express their emotions, and recover.
Experience The Augustine Recovery Difference
Augustine Recovery is the place where men find long-term healing from addiction. If you’re ready to take the first step, contact us today. Our admissions team is standing by to answer all of your questions about gender-specific addiction treatment.
Recovery Is One Phone Call Away
If you’re ready to face your addiction to alcohol, or if you have questions about alcohol addiction for a loved one, give us a call at (904) 217-0480. You can speak directly to one of our alcohol treatment specialists and learn more about our facility, our professional staff, alcohol treatment options, insurance, and more.
