Addiction Treatment for Men

For years, addiction experts have understood the advantages to treating men and women differently during rehab. First, a gender-separate recovery environment removes the temptation for romantic relationships. This is especially important for men, who may pursue “rehab romance” as a substitute for drug or alcohol dependency. In some cases, their previous romantic partner may have also been addicted to drugs or alcohol. In men’s-only rehab, clients shift their focus from romance to physical healing, self-reflection, and a Christ-centered direction for their lives. As they grow closer to their Creator and understand themselves better, they build a foundation upon which future, healthy relationships can eventually thrive.

In men’s Christian drug rehab, clients are also personally stretched and encouraged to build friendship and camaraderie with other male clients. Relationship and connection is something that may not come as naturally to men as it does to women, so recovery provides an opportunity for male clients to open up, share burdens, and participate in recreation with those around them. Through the sharing of common goals and a deepening of their faith, men begin to understand God’s plan for their life outside of the destructive realm of drug and alcohol use.

Additional advantages of all-male Christian drug rehab programs include:

• • Evidence-based treatment programming designed specifically for male clients
  • Removal of gender-based distractions & sexual temptation
  • Opportunity to build a culture of fellowship & transparency
  • Chance for clients to openly deal with deal with aggression, anger & other common male emotions
  • Development of skills necessary to build same-gender friendships