Women, Alcoholism, and Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol rehab has been helping women and men overcome troubling addictions for decades.

Alcoholism in women often does not get the attention that it deserves because the common thought is that men tend to drink more than women.

But alcohol abuse is on the rise for women, which indicates that alcohol rehab may be the right solution for women struggling with alcohol addiction.

For many individuals, biology, social pressures, and mood disorders are to blame.

These are just a few of the factors connected to the increase in alcohol abuse rates among women.

If you are battling alcohol abuse or alcoholism, Pathfinders can help.

Alcohol Abuse is on the Rise for Women Pathfinders - A woman is struggling with her alcohol abuse and debating whether or not an alcohol rehab program is the right option for her to overcome her alcoholism.

Risk factors for Alcohol Abuse in Women

There are several unique risk factors that women face.

Some of these risk factors are biological.

Women tend to weigh less and experience certain mood disorders at higher rates than men do.

This means that women often have lower thresholds for excessive drinking and can become addicted faster.

Juggling full-time careers, family obligations, and social commitments can increase pressure, stress, and anxiety.

To cope with these symptoms, many people turn to alcohol.

After all, it is a normalized, convenient, and common fix.

It reduces stress in the short-term.

It may help you sleep, laugh off stress, or relax at the end of a long day.

And most people drink alcohol at parties, gatherings, holidays, and happy hours, too.

The excessive normalcy of this substance makes excessive use easier to justify.

But alcoholism comes with a wide variety of mental and physical health risks that are less easy to justify.

Before things get out of control, you can use alcohol rehab to effectively turn the tables on your addiction.

Immediate Placement in Alcohol Rehab – Get Help Now

855-728-4363

Physical Risks Associated with Alcoholism

Among the wide variety of risks associated with alcoholism, some of the most troubling include the potential health conditions that can occur.

Alcoholics often experience increased risks for strokes, liver cirrhosis, and alcoholic hepatitis.

They are also exposed to increased risks for heart disease, breast cancer, and brain damage.

Research on the effects of alcoholism on different genders reveals that alcohol may be more detrimental to women than men.

The physical health impairments of alcoholism are troubling and far-reaching. But there are concerns to consider in other areas, too.

Many risky or uncharacteristic behaviors are linked to alcohol abuse. For example, intoxicated driving leads to many avoidable accidents and fatalities each year.

Alcohol impairs your judgment, increases feelings of agitation and aggression, and is linked to many violent offenses.

Learn More About Alcohol Rehab at Pathfinders Call Today

855-728-4363

Mental Health Risks Addressed in Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol alters your brain chemistry.

One of the most troubling risks associated with alcoholism – outside of the physical health concerns – is mental impairment.

It can lead to mental health disorders or worsen existing ones.

Studies have shown that women are more likely to have depression than men are. And, depression is a common mental health disorder among alcoholics.

The link between the two is steady and troubling. Regardless of which came first, each condition can worsen the other.

Part of our alcohol rehab program admission process includes a mental health assessment.

If you are suffering from both an addiction and a mental health disorder, you have a dual diagnosis.

We can help with this as well.

Alcohol Rehab Options

At Pathfinders, we do not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions to addiction care.

No two patients are the same, and no two addictions are the same, either.

We build each program based on the individual needs of the person entering alcohol rehab.

We will work with you to determine the right care methods and settings for your addiction, needs, and circumstances.

We offer a variety of alcohol rehab options to meet these needs.

Among others, we offer:

Alcohol Abuse is on the Rise for Women Pathfinders - A woman struggling with alcohol abuse is talking with a rehab facilitator at an alcohol rehab to discuss treatment options to overcome her addiction to alcohol.

Residential Alcohol Rehab

Residential rehab is one of the primary choices for individuals battling substance abuse.

This option offers constant care, support, and guidance, so it is best for those heavily affected by their addictions.

It is also ideal if you have multiple addictions or underlying mental health conditions.

Residential alcohol rehab programs like ours can help you address each of your essential treatment needs.

It gives you the time, space, tools, and resources to focus on building a new, substance-free routine.

It teaches you how to build healthy habits, coping mechanisms, relapse prevention techniques, and support systems.

This particular care setting often begins with a medically-assisted detox.

This eases withdrawal symptoms and cravings while you work on recovering in a safe, comfortable space. It allows us to monitor your progress and adapt as necessary.

The medications we use to ease withdrawals are carefully selected, approved, and professionally administered.

Alcohol detox medications primarily include naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram.

But, there are other care programs that may start with a different medically-assisted detox.

Choosing the right alcohol rehab program is not a task you have to face alone.

We will work with you to choose the right program and customize it based on your needs.

Other Alcohol Rehab Settings

Partial hospitalization programs combine effective care and convenient flexibility.

They allow you to live at home while receiving care in our facility for approximately 20 hours each week.

This is a common and effective choice for individuals with a dual diagnosis.

It helps address mental health and addiction needs when your symptoms are not quite severe enough to require a residential stay.

These programs are very structured and specialized.

Similarly, intensive outpatient programs also allow you to live at home while attending meetings, sessions, and seminars at our facility each week.

These programs require nine to 20 hours each week.

Across the various treatment settings available, many of the treatment methods used in alcohol rehab remain the same.

24 Hour Alcohol Rehab Hotline – Get Help Now

855-728-4363

Treatment Methods Used in Alcohol Rehab

In any of our treatment settings, we will use many of the same effective, research-based, and comprehensive care methods.

Some of the most common care methods in alcohol rehab include:

  • Medical detoxes
  • Various therapy settings, including individual, family, and group sessions
  • Various therapeutic methods, including behavioral, recreational, motivational enhancement, and occupational
  • Support groups
  • 12-step programs
  • Medication-assisted treatments or medication management
  • Community reinforcement
  • Aftercare planning and services

Residential rehab stays will also include a unique set of care methods that are only necessary during inpatient stays. For example, residential rehab patients will also be provided with three healthy meals per day, recreational opportunities, downtime, and holistic remedies.

Some of the most common holistic remedies in addiction treatment are meditation, journaling, yoga, and exercise classes. These types of care methods help address the needs of both the body and mind.

Free Insurance Verification for Rehab – Get Help Now

855-728-4363

Pathfinders Alcohol Rehab

With upscale locations and dedicated teams, Pathfinders is a premier addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center.

We provide well-researched, cutting edge, and effective substance abuse treatments.

We offer only the best to each patient who walks through our doors.

We aim to improve the lives of the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

With over 25 years in addiction treatment, we know exactly how to help you overcome your addictions and find a meaningful and purpose-driven life.

The confidential, comfortable, and peaceful atmosphere we create facilitates deep healing and meaningful connections.

Call us today at 855-728-4363 to see how we can help.

Arizona

  • 7580 E Gray Rd Suite 201 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
  • (877) 224-0761
  • Mon-Sun: 24x7
  • Mon-Fri: 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Our Newsletter

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Contact Us

See how much of your treatment is covered by insurance

(877) 224-0761

ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE AVAILABLE 24/7

Skip to content