Alcohol rehab is known for the successful way it has addressed the problem of alcoholism. The programs include counseling, behavioral therapy, detoxification and many more effective processes. However, the rehabilitation differs to suit the needs of each individual client. Alcoholism used to be a ‘man’s disease’ but increasing numbers of female patients have availed services of countless treatment centers.

The treatment provided by these facilities maybe individualized but there is no specific approach when it comes to providing rehab treatment for men alone or for women only. There may be a need for specific treatment programs since men and women handle different situations, problems and processes in different ways.

One of the most interesting aspects of addiction is the social implication of being an alcoholic. Women have more difficulty in owning up to a problem with alcohol hence, they tend to deny this most vehemently. Women who drink are considered scandalous, contemptible and untamed.

Men on the other hand have more difficulty in seeing their drinking as a possible problem. When men drink they think of it as a social label that makes them manlier. Even physically alcohol affects both men and women differently and the effects are more pronounced in women.

Self-disclosure also differs in both men and women. Self-disclosure is the process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and that others would not normally know. Revealing information to others such as your battle with addiction involves a certain amount of risk like the possibility of rejection and labeling. Such limited self-disclosure in rehab programs is a major concern. This facet is very important because rehab begins with the acceptance of the problem with alcohol.

Women are believed to be more talkative, open and straightforward when it comes to dealing with their troubles. Men, on the other hand, tend to be more observant, reserved and snobbish. These characteristic features are openly addressed during counseling sessions, a frequent approach to alcohol rehab. Honesty and complete trust has to be present for the patient to divulge any information about themselves.

This will not only allow them to express their thoughts freely but will also help them in acknowledging them. This serves as an introspection of where the addiction began and ultimately will make way for the formulation of treatment program. Not revealing things with any importance to the addiction can possibly lead to unsuccessful treatments and the continuation of the habit.

Another significant difference is the way men and women handle conflict. Alcoholism is a cause as well as an effect of conflict. Alcoholism causes women to be neglectful, a contrast to their supposed nurturing role. Drinking also causes them to be more aggressive and infidel, a frowned-upon behavior for women.

Alcohol abuse can also become the only way that these women can relax and cope with demanding circumstances. On the other hand, alcohol consumption in men causes increased demonstration of their nature. Men are aggressive and rational by nature but alcohol can turn them violent and they can become unreasonable. Alcohol also becomes a constant companion of men who are lonely and depressed. They become vulnerable and open.

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Author Bio: Alcohol addiction and drug rehab has different impacts on the lives of men and women, their intervention treatment programs should be different for more successful results.

Category: Medicines and Remedies
Keywords: intervention, drug hehab,Treatment