Drug Rehab for Men

Drug Rehab for Men

Men’s Issues with Addiction and Rehabilitation

Studies suggest that men are at a much higher risk of substance addiction than women.  Bachelors are reportedly more at risk of suffering from addiction problems than married men with families.  For many men, addiction occurs at a reasonably young age that may occur any time from early to late adolescence.  The reasons why a young man turns to alcohol or drugs are unique for each individual, but there are specific needs that men bring to the table when looking for rehabilitation.

As a generality and not a hard and fast rule, men struggle far more with anger issues than women.  Since men are conditioned through culture and society to not readily express or expose their deepest feelings with persons outside of their immediate family, to do so is to be anxious or fearful concerning the loss of social acceptance and approval.  Male rehab centers can provide a unique environment for men to get in touch with their feelings and address many addiction issues of the past in the presence of other men only.  While this stage in therapy is important, it is also necessary to ultimately be comfortable in mixed-sex discussion groups while maintaining a strong sense of inner strength and personal boundaries.

Advice for Men Looking for Rehabilitation Services

If you are a man struggling with chemical or alcohol dependency issues, focus your search on finding rehab programs that specialize in long-term treatment.  Men have issues that are very different from women.  Before you start cold calling treatment centers, write down all of the questions that come to mind as you walk out this process.  Ask questions when you visit a rehab center and make note of the responses as well as the overall attitude you receive from the individual that answers your questions.  All of these details are important factors to consider in selecting the rehab center that is right for you.

Questions to Get You Started

What type of therapeutic intervention is utilized?  Do only licensed clinicians, therapists, and addiction specialists provide treatment services?

Are therapeutic groups mixed or gender-specific?  What types of discussion or study groups are available?  Is the Twelve Step model incorporated into the overall program?

What approach is used to treating drug and alcohol detoxification?  How long does the detoxification program last?  Does the detoxification treatment include medication?

What treatment and detoxification protocols are utilized at the center?  a) long-term therapeutic, community-type of treatment, or b) long-term, medication-assisted outpatient treatment.

Does the rehab program include yoga classes, art classes, life skills training, and community service?

Burning Tree Can Help Men Looking for Rehabilitation Services

At Burning Tree, we specialize in providing you with gender appropriate, long-term treatment you need to stop the cycle of relapse.  We know how hard it can be to make the decision to get treatment, but we know you will be glad you came to Burning Tree.  Our team of licensed clinicians and therapists utilizes a dual diagnosis approach to treating chemical/alcohol dependency behavior and mental disorders, so you can reap the benefit of therapeutics found only in the top rehab centers in the country.  Burning Tree’s unique program is based upon the principles of the Twelve Steps and includes private counseling, gender-specific groups, nutritional guidance, yoga, community service, and life skills training.  Located in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the state of Texas, Burning Tree offers a communal, residential treatment program in which people work together, prepare meals together, have fun together, and grow spiritually one day at a time.