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Studies conclude men are nearly twice as prone to addiction as women. This statistic alone outlines the dire need for gender-based addiction treatment for men. Hence, we provide the most detailed gender-centered programs in the world. We tailor your recovery to be the most personalized experience every rehab journey needs. Here are all the important details about how addiction affects men, why gender-specific treatment is necessary, and how to overcome these hurdles.

What Factors Lead to Addiction in Men?

Men and women handle circumstances very differently. That’s not to say one handles it better than others. However, men are more likely to turn to addiction due to the following factors.

Job Loss

Losing a job has an emotional effect that can discourage many to the point of developing a substance use disorder. These addictive habits form as a result of many factors, including fear, depression, anxiety, or other similar emotional tolls. So much so that they are willing to do anything to escape their current reality. Yet, in an attempt to clear one’s mind, substance use only worsens one’s circumstances and adds another problem to the mix.

Broken Relationships

Some people tend to associate men with being able to handle breakups better. Surprisingly, psychological studies conclude otherwise, at least when it comes to men and substance use. Many studies cite that men are more prone to loneliness and depression after a breakup than their female counterparts. To expound upon that, this leads to a significantly greater percentage of men delving into substance use and abuse.

Financial Turmoil

Unforeseen financial turmoil, separate from job loss, is a very common basis for acquiring an addiction habit. Examples of these turmoils are factors such as unexpected medical or credit card debts, or other unexpected financial strains. Even a positive event, such as having a child, can lead to financial strains that some may handle unfavorably. As a result, some may escape to a bar or other social circles that encourage substance use.

Loss of a Loved One

Losing a dear friend or family member is the most severe heartache anybody could encounter. Consequently and understandably, this causes most of us to have extreme difficulty handling such a hardship. This includes driving many down an even harder and lonelier road of substance use and abuse. If you believe this factor describes you or a loved one, our family-oriented treatment programs can help you rise above these hardships together as a family unit.

Elevated Stress or Anxiety

The cause of these underlying stressors is different for everyone, and comes with varying degrees of anxiety and stress. Whatever the cause may be, these underlying stressors are a common reason many turn to substance use. While substance-induced stress relief may be evident while under the influence, it only exacerbates anxiety levels after the fact. In turn, this causes a dangerous perpetual substance use loop that requires never-ending indulgence to escape these anxieties.

Depression

Depression, whether circumstantially induced or by preexisting mental health conditions, is a primary driver of substance use and abuse. If you have preexisting mental health conditions or suspect you may have any in conjunction with addiction, seek immediate medical assessment. Once diagnosed, you may qualify for our life-changing dual diagnosis treatment programs.

Substances We Treat

men in group therapyEvery rehab program is a different recovery journey based on the type of substance used. That’s precisely why we provide gender and substance-engineered treatment for all of the following addictive substances.

  • Alcohol: Alcohol use is very prevalent among men, nearly double that of women. Thus, it requires alcohol-specific rehab methods through our in-depth alcohol addiction treatment for men to cleanse properly from these strongholds.
  • Benzodiazepine: Benzodiazepine, a potent central nervous system depressant, is a highly addictive substance that often requires opioid-centered counteragents to safely detox. Speak to our dedicated team to learn more about how our personalized, benzos-based programs can help you achieve lasting sobriety.
  • Fentanyl: Fentanyl has exploded on the market as a highly potent drug that accounts for a staggering majority of overdose fatalities. Nearly equally concerning is the addictive potency of this chemical compound, requiring very unique professional fentanyl-centered recovery methods.
  • Cocaine: Like most other substances on this list, cocaine is a dangerous stimulant that acquires a tolerance rapidly. This means it requires more and more to induce your desired effects, increasing the likelihood of overdose with each use. Concurrently, these stimulants require a personalized approach to wean you off of these harmful substances.
  • Over-the-Counter Medication: Commonly abused prescription medications like pain killers and antidepressants are highly addictive substances. Our programs make provisions for these prescription strongholds and liberate you from these difficult addictions.

Therapy Programs We Offer

Though often taken in conjunction with one another, people mistakenly couple treatment and therapy in the same category when they are very different utilizations. That said, here are some of the various therapy programs we offer for men.

Trauma Therapy

Trauma-induced addiction requires more than just addiction rehab. It requires a trauma-centered approach to deal with the root cause of your addiction battle. This affords full-spectrum treatment to uproot the cause of your substance abuse, while also dealing directly with your addiction. Consequently, you’ll achieve independently sustainable, fail-safe sobriety completely free of the vices that have hindered you for so long. For any previously unaddressed emotional, mental, or physical trauma, speak to our trauma experts to begin your healing journey.

Individual Therapy

For addiction sufferers who prefer the most confidential, one-on-one care possible, individual therapy may be the best option. There are no bounds to what you can accomplish when you have the maximum therapist-to-patient attentiveness afforded by individual therapy. This affords therapists the most optimal circumstances to effectively chart and personalize your recovery plan. It also maximizes flexibility for your specialist to modify your recovery based on how you respond to rehab procedures.

Group Therapy

Many addiction strugglers find comfort in meeting others they can relate to in their battles. That’s where group therapy thrives, helping people who feel alone in their addiction find hope in meeting supportive, like-minded individuals. These social settings reinforce personal confidence in your sobriety quest. Additionally, it opens your mind to new ideas and techniques you can utilize to overcome substance use.

Family Therapy

More often than not, it’s significantly more effective and favorable when the whole family works together. That’s why we underscore the importance of infusing family into all of our therapy programs. However, it is especially magnified in our unmatched family therapy programs. These sessions involve your closest family members working together to implement on-the-fly problem-solving and relapse prevention techniques. Not only does this make you a stronger family and support structure, but it also establishes fail-safe sobriety sustenance.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR treatment, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is a scientifically based program that is as state-of-the-art as it gets. This treatment centers around studies that have discovered a link between eye movement patterns and overcoming addiction cravings and triggers. Highly trained professionals can utilize eye movements in conjunction with focusing on triggers and cravings to alter these cravings. Think of it as restoring your mental cravings, addiction-associated triggers, and memories to factory settings. A total reset of these addictions, if you will. This is not too good to be true. Doctors utilize eye-stimulating processes to implement these scientifically established techniques.

Treatment Programs We Offer

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Treatment programs focus more on the type of substance and center around rehab-specific techniques centered around the type of substance used. Bearing that in mind, here’s a brief rundown of the several treatment programs we offer.

  • Intensive Outpatient Programs: These personalized counseling sessions are a highly monitored treatment services that offer maximum scheduling flexibility. Consult our clinicians to find out if you qualify for IOP care.
  • Partial Hospitalization Programs: This treatment option requires the highest level of care, monitoring, and total access to our treatment tools. This ensures you get all the treatment you need, when you need it, through the most difficult early phases of holistic rehabilitation.
  • Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Dual diagnosis care treats two or more addictions or co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously, treating all with equal efficacy. You must, however, have an official diagnosis of multiple conditions by a medical physician. Get a medical diagnosis now to find out if you qualify for our in-depth dual diagnosis treatment programs.
  • Holistic Treatment: Holistic therapy practices such as yoga, meditation, exercise, and massage treatment are very effective addiction treatment programs. In addition, these methods can also help ease and abate associated withdrawal symptoms and anxiety throughout all phases of treatment.

Why is Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment for Men Necessary?

happy man standing outside smilingThe physiological and biological discrepancies between males and females necessitate unique approaches to treatment. This is due to several behavioral and reactionary responses that differ based on various treatment methods. We utilize only the most scientifically tried and true techniques for all of our gender-centered therapy programs. This gender-specific approach maximizes positive treatment responses and efficacy at every stage. Our overwhelmingly positive testimonials are a testament to our success rate and unparalleled treatment methods. Reach out to us now to become part of the innumerable success stories as a product of our superior standard.

Westwind Recovery® Offers Addiction Treatment for Men in CA

Westwind Recovery®’s addiction treatment for men is your solution to a better quality of life. We are eager to show you the delights that rehab and sobriety have to offer. Begin your recovery journey today by reaching out to our dedicated treatment team. You’ll be glad you did, as if the burden of addiction has been lifted the moment you contact our team.