
When it comes to gender differences in drug addiction and rehabilitation, there are quite a few. Men and women not only differ in their reasons for using drugs in the first place but the types of treatment that best reach them and the likelihood of relapse and reasons for them also vary according to gender. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has done numerous studies on the question of gender in drug rehabilitation treatment and they all point to the same conclusion: women need different types of treatment than men in order to successfully break their physical addictions and maintain abstinence after rehab.
There are few facilities that exclusively handle the drug addiction issues of women. Orchid Recovery Center is a private drug rehab for women only in Palm Beach, Florida. Here women are encouraged to explore the many facets of their drug history and build a strong foundation for a future of abstinence. Through a combination of holistic and alternative therapies as well as traditional 12-step drug treatment, group meetings and therapy, Orchid Recovery Center helps each woman manage her personal journey through detox, withdrawal and recovery.
More than just a place to rest during a physically difficult drug detox and withdrawal, Orchid Recovery Center is a comprehensive drug rehabilitation facility. Women who enroll can choose from a variety of relaxing, healthful therapy services including:
The health of each woman's mind, body and spirit are the focus of Orchid Recovery Center drug addiction treatment. The first priority after settling in is a psychosocial evaluation and the development of a personalized treatment plan. Orchid Recovery Center understands that, for women, drug use and abuse can be tied to issues that include codependency, eating disorders, low self esteem, and mental and emotional disorders and our integrated therapeutic approach speaks to all of these issues.
Orchid Recovery Center is a private drug rehabilitation facility, but there is no restriction for admittance. The treatment approach is "for women, by women." Those who enroll come from all walks of life and represent a wide spectrum of ages, ethnicities, races and religious and cultural backgrounds. With beautiful Palm Beach, Florida as a backdrop, Orchid Recovery Center offers a retreat-like setting for women who need a the space to begin their recovery without judgment and at an affordable price. Contact us today for more information or to set up an appointment to tour the center.
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Gender Matters in Drug Abuse Research
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Drug Addiction and the Health of Women
Office of National Drug Control Policy: Types of Treatment
Office of National Drug Control Policy: Principles of Treatment/How To Choose Treatment
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive (SAMHDA)
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Information Clearinghouse
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)