Alcohol Rehab for Women

Alcohol rehab has been through a number of phases. Much of the work prior to the 1920s took a moralistic approach, emphasizing what the culture perceived as a weakness of character. Everything changed with the rise of 12-step groups in the early 20th century-suddenly the notion of a higher power took hold, and more people began to subscribe to the notion of addiction as a disease. More recently, traditional psychological approaches have witnessed a resurgence, leading millions back into private psychotherapy.

The problem is that every addiction treatment, stretching back over centuries, has been almost entirely geared toward the needs, habits, and character of men. This is hardly confusing when you consider that up to 90% of addicts may in fact be men. But it also means that many of the treatment methods have traditionally been designed to service the emotional tendencies of a male population.

Women tend to come to addiction via different histories and mechanisms than men. For one thing, women suffer emotional and physical abuse in far greater proportion than men do. For another, it is not unusual for women to sublimate their desire to act out more than men do. For this reason, addiction for women is typically a solitary activity-one fraught with the shame and psychic pain associated with depression, anxiety, and poor self-concept.

Thankfully, there is a way out of the woods. Dr. Karen Dodge is a leading light and author of several books on women's addiction. In her studies, she has found compelling evidence to suggest that women tend to heal more rapidly in the affirming company of other women. Professional environments that encourage "relational growth"-an empowering, substantive version of trust and sharing-often produce far better results than those that offer more typical private approaches.

Here at Orchid Recovery Center, we have designed everything our program with an eye toward insights such as these. Our clients spend lots of time in group therapy with fellow women, building intensive bonds and benefiting from compassionate, narrative therapeutic approaches. Powerful inter-reliance is encouraged among the members as each woman gains strength and guidance from the struggles of others, and professional therapists round out the program with seamless individual care.

That said, the program is about far more than talking. With beautiful grounds and a dazzling view, Orchid takes care to integrate the best of holistic healing techniques as well. Your days revolve around peaceful restorative activities such as yoga, breathing exercises, acupuncture and healthful diet. A sanctuary with a mission, Orchid offers life tools and lectures to take with you as your journey continues after recovery.

If you have been yearning for addiction treatment that truly suits your needs as a woman, you may find tremendous benefit in this approach. Do not hesitate to look around the site if you want to learn more about the diverse suite of approaches, therapies, and professionals we make available on a daily basis. When you are ready to make contact, call us toll free at , we are ready to help.