Men's Addiction Treatment

Withdrawal symptoms: men are more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms that are severe and more intense than those experienced by women. Age of first use: men are (traditionally) inclined to engage in risk-taking behavior more often than women. As a result, they tend to start using drugs or drinking at an earlier age than women. Escalation: once men begin to use drugs or alcohol, it will take longer for addiction to develop compared to women. Preferred substances: men typically abuse marijuana, alcohol, and heroin. Relapse: men are more likely to experience more extended periods of abstinence compared to women. Dosing: men generally require lower doses of a drug to maintain their addiction. Treatment: men are more likely to seek treatment than women as they generally experience lower levels of stigma associated with substance abuse treatment.

When men and women seek addiction treatment, they often have differing needs. The most successful treatment programs recognize these differences and incorporate individualized, specialized treatment into their rehab programs to ensure the most significant opportunities for positive outcomes. Several factors or treatment concerns are best addressed as part of a men's treatment program. A men's rehab removes social expectations and stigma from treatment A common expectation across many cultures is that men act in certain ways. These expectations (albeit misguided) often include: Not asking for help. Not showing emotion. Being 'strong.' Not sharing problems or struggles with others. Gender-specific or gender-focused rehabs like Laguna View Detox provide a safe and secure space where men can feel comfortable disclosing and communicating their emotions alongside others who share similar recovery challenges. At a men's rehab, you will also learn how to effectively communicate with others and find comfort in the peer support community that develops in the rehab setting. Focused treatment Many addiction treatment models and concepts overlap between women and men. However, men's and women's experiences with addiction and the root causes that led them to first use or drink may differ. Gender-specific group therapy provides a therapeutic environment where the treatment focus can focus on the specific stressors and triggers most commonly experienced by men. Also, men's rehab programs allow group participants to learn from one another as they progress through treatment and recovery. Peer support and community Addiction is highly isolating. It is not uncommon for someone with a drug or alcohol use disorder to voluntarily shut themselves off from friends and family. Often, the recovery process is equally as lonely because few in your social or family unit understand the challenges of achieving sobriety. Choosing a men's rehab provides opportunities for bonding and peer support. This breaks down the walls that lead to isolation by allowing you to experience the successes and setbacks of recovery alongside others who share similar goals.

Laguna View Detox provides comprehensive, evidence-based addiction treatment for men at our luxury residential inpatient rehab in Orange County. Contact a member of our admissions team today to learn more about our gender-specific treatment programs. Let Laguna View Detox help you or a loved one take the first steps towards healing from addiction. Laguna View Detox provides comprehensive inpatient treatment and luxury detox programs in Orange County.