Women across the country struggle with addiction every day. Many women battle drug and alcohol addiction that is the result of issues that only women understand. Some may use drugs or drink to mitigate social pressure, motherhood, or family life. Some women can abuse drugs or alcohol for an extended period while maintaining a relatively…
There are a variety of reasons that women use drugs. This is true with women who become addicted to alcohol, cocaine, fentanyl, meth, or prescription opioid medications. The addiction issues lead many women to seek substance abuse treatment at a facility that serves both men and women. Other women, however, may turn to a women’s…
A gender-specific addiction treatment program allows men and women to share similar life experiences in a safe environment. A growing body of evidence shows that gender-specific treatment programs provide support and empowerment while allowing men and women to speak freely in areas of anger, spousal abuse, children, family responsibilities, and other topics that tend to…