A growing number of people are seeking rehab treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Many of these are women, including those with children. Recovery for women requires a different approach than for men.
According to an Elements Behavioral Health post about the special needs of women with substance abuse problems… “Treatment experts agree that substance abuse treatment for women needs to be approached from the perspective that includes the context of the women’s lives. These include her relationships with family, extended family, and support systems, social and economic environment, and the impact of gender and culture”. Here are some of the unique needs of women in recovery from substance abuse.