Rehab for Women

ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES FOR WOMEN

Women face unique challenges in overcoming drug and alcohol addiction compared with men, teens, and other segments of society. For example, men become addicted to drugs and alcohol more quickly, whereas women are more negatively affected by long term substance abuse. Women also exhibit specific physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual symptoms of addiction.

The Hader Clinic understands these challenges and develops holistic addiction treatment plans for women seeking addiction treatment. We treat all women with a personal approach, providing them with the scaffolding to support the best possible chance at long term recovery from addiction.

Our programs

The Hader Clinic explains how addicts cannot predict how much they will use once they start using or control their use.

Physical

The physical effects of drug addiction on women are common in both sexes, and can include:

Lowered inhibitions leading to STIs and infections
Immunocompromised conditions leading to chronic illness
Blood-borne diseases as a result of needle-sharing
Sexual dysfunction and inability to enjoy sex
Complete, irreversible infertility and other fertility issues
Physical injuries sustained from reckless activity
Total physical dependence on substances
Increased risk of cancers

Psychological

The psychological effects displayed by women entering drug rehab include:

Violent, erratic, or paranoid behaviour
Obsession and compulsion
Stimulant-induced psychosis
Increased risk of exposing latent mental health issues

Emotional

Drug addiction and mental health issues can adversely affect women's emotions. Symptoms include:

Confusion, anxiety and depression
Mood swings and erratic reactions
Extreme anger and rage
Complete withdrawal from society

Social

Women can also suffer socially from long term substance abuse. Common consequences include:

Sexual and romantic issues
Lack of interest in hobbies and activities
Inability to function at, or loss of, work
Stress on family and other relationships
Financial hardship

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Spiritual

Trauma and addiction can manifest in anyone, regardless of sex or gender. These can potentially include:

Lacking personal confidence
Destruction of self-worth and self-esteem
Complete inability to function in society
Damaged view of self
Lack of interest or connection with life

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We work with private health funds to support our patients.

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28-Day Withdrawal & Detox Program

Detox is the first on the road to rehab for women. In our initial stage of the treatment program, women seeking addiction treatment will be treated for the physical symptoms of withdrawal. Here, women in rehab have the opportunity to find their sense of personal accountability.

Attend our specialist medical detox and withdrawal centre
Take part in group and individual sessions
Benefit from ongoing support and recreation activities

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Inpatient Rehabilitation Program

Most types of rehab for women will involve additional addiction treatment following detox and withdrawal management. In our inpatient program, we work with women to achieve sustainable, long term goals. These subsequent women’s addiction treatment programs last between 60 and 90 days, depending on the addict's situation, and will grant them the tools to make a soft entry into everyday life again.

Attend our second stage treatment facility
Engage in group sessions and individual counselling
Enjoy ongoing support from peers and staff

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Outpatient Relapse Prevention

The final stage of the women’s addiction treatment program involves ongoing professional support outside of the clinic. Adjusting to a normal life free from addiction can sometimes take years. Our relapse prevention programs continue to offer the same support to patients as they reintegrate into society.

Transitional Housing supports reintegration into the community
Ongoing counselling and support

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Why do women turn to drugs and alcohol?

There's no single reason or range of reasons why women use drugs and alcohol in excessive quantities, but they are often used as a coping mechanism. Substance abuse helps women deal with a range of issues in modern life, including:

Failed or difficult relationships
Pressure to conform to traditional gender roles, like motherhood
Latent, undiagnosed mental health issues
Post-traumatic stress from sexual abuse and assault

At Hader Clinic, issues like mental illness are addressed in conjunction with addiction and mental health problems. Our holistic treatment model manages all facets of the self to improve your chances of long-term sobriety.

How does substance abuse differ between women and men?

Gender plays a key role in the impact of drugs and alcohol on individuals. A well-respected study published in Front Neuroendocrinal discovered startling instances of women suffering more from addiction than men:

The frequency with which young women are becoming intoxicated with alcohol is rising.
The number of women using and abusing prescription and illegal drugs is on the rise.
Women tend to increase their consumption rate of alcohol, marijuana, opioids, and cocaine more rapidly than men.
Once addicted to a substance, women can find it more difficult to quit than men.

Women find it harder to recover from drug and alcohol abuse. Brain atrophy, heart, muscle and liver problems, and infertility issues are more common in women than men and develop faster.

Where are some other places women can turn to for support outside of specific rehab for women treatment programs?

If the patient is not ready for addiction treatment services, government and community services are available to all women. These include:

Women’s Information and Referral Exchange — Support for women from Money and Employment to Gender & Sexuality
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria — Tools and resources for confronting and escaping violence at home
Communicare — Domestic violence and family services support for Australian women
Lifeline — Crisis support and suicide prevention hotline for both women and men.
The Royal Women's Hospital — Mental health support services for women of all ages and all walks of life.
Women's Health Victoria — Organisation dedicated to helping the health and wellbeing of all women in Victoria.

There's community and professional support for you, no matter your situation. If you have mental health and substance abuse issues and are considering rehab for women, call The Hader Clinic. Help is only an appointment away.

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Drug addiction

Can private health help pay for detox?

Does private health cover inpatient treatment for addiction and rehab? Find out what level of cover you need and how you can fund your addiction treatment with The Hader Clinic.

What are the signs of alcohol addiction?

Wondering if you are addicted to alcohol? The Hader Clinic provides a range of programs and treatments to suit you. We believe in long-term addiction recovery and are here to help you.