When a modern society puts so much emphasis on gender inclusion, it seems strange that gender-specific treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictions would be more effective for those in recovery. Studies indicate that when men and women receive treatment for SUDs in separate groups, they can focus on issues that are unique
Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment:Â GateHouse Treatment recognizes that there are inherent dangers to any conversations of gender these days. From gender roles to gender reveal parties to gender-specific pronouns, even the most casual discussion is likely to have passionate defenders of the pros and cons of separating a topic into points involving just men or just
Although the effects of substance abuse and addiction may be similar among both sexes, the way women and men react to treatment, and their paths to recovery tend to be much different. Many studies have shown that because of this, it’s no surprise that there are factors that have a greater impact on a woman’s
“That inner voice has both gentleness and clarity. To get to authenticity, you keep going down to the bone, to the honesty, and the inevitability of something.” – Meredith Monk Men and Women Experience Addiction Differently From the time we’re children, we’re taught that boys and girls are different. This theme continues throughout life, as
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