Drug and Alcohol Addiction Rehab for Men

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When you think about drug and alcohol recovery, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For those with loved ones who are attending a drug and alcohol recovery program, the first thing that they want to hear about are the success rates. Will their loved one relapse back into drug or alcohol addiction (See Our 12 Month Guarantee) ?

What sorts of life skills will they learn while they are residing in a 30-day, 60-day or 90-day program?

When it comes to drug and alcohol recovery, gender matters. In recent years, much research has been conducted on the success rates of gender specific drug and alcohol rehab programs versus not. In the long run, the evidence has shown that the chances for staying clean and sober are significantly higher in a gender specific program. So, why the need for the separation? Simple. Men and women are different, right down to their genes. Therefore, it only makes sense that the approach to their drug and alcohol recovery should be looked at and dealt with separately.

Gender Specific Programs in Texas

Someone might ask, “Why gender-specific? Why have a male-only rehab program?” To better look at this question, take a look at the following example situation: A 12 year-old boy grows up in a household where his father is an alcoholic. As a result of his father's alcoholism, the father physically abuses the boy's mother. As a means of dealing with the situation, the mother turns to drug use. However, her drug use causes her to be physically abusive towards her son. Cut to ten years later, and this child has now discovered that he is addicted to drugs and alcohol. Do you think it would be better for this young man to be in an all-male drug and alcohol rehab program or in a mixed environment? How would it affect his overall recovery?

At Mark Houston Recovery, we understand and encourage spreading the importance of having gender specific drug and alcohol recovery programs. This is why we currently have a male-only drug and alcohol recovery center as well as a separate women's drug and alcohol recovery center. By having a gender specific program for males only, our staff members and residents are better able to focus on their daily activities and continuum of care. If you or another male friend/family member is in need of drug or alcohol recovery, then contact Mark Houston Recovery today at 866.877.6080.

Taking a Look at Men's Drug Recovery

There are a variety of reasons as to why adult men engage in risky behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse. For some, the reasons stem from childhood where there was peer pressure to fit in with other kids. For others, the reason runs deeper. Perhaps one or more parents were abusing drugs and/or alcohol.

Men and women process things differently. Have you ever heard someone joke around saying, “Men are less emotional than women...” While this may not always be the case, it does bring up a valid point which is that men internalize things differently than women do. Because of this (and other socioeconomic/external factors), the reasons for drug addiction and drug abuse among men are complex and, thus, require a different approach than their female counterparts.

At the Mark Houston Recovery Center, we believe in having gender-specific sober living environments because it allows for quicker assimilation of the tools that are necessary for permanent, sobriety. Contact us today at 866.877.6080 to speak with one of our qualified staff members who can provide you more information on our services.