Men’s Only Rehab

It can be difficult for a man to admit they need help or sometimes even to recognize that they have a problem. Signs that you may need to attend rehab for men include:

• You need to drink or use drugs on a daily or almost daily basis.
• You have developed a tolerance and need to increase the amount of substances you take.
• You have tried to quit drinking or using drugs before but it never lasts.
• When you don’t use substances for a short time, you develop withdrawal symptoms.
• Your career, home life, and personal relationships suffer because of your substance abuse.
• Your physical and/or mental health has been negatively impacted by drinking or using drugs.

At first glance, it may seem like there’s no real difference between single and mixed-gender programs. However, rehabs for men allow people to focus solely on their recovery without the distractions that may occur when women are present. In mixed-gender rehabs, men often feel pressure to act strong and withhold their emotions. With a male-only group, participants become more confident in speaking openly about their emotions and experiences. As well, many men find themselves distracted by women because they feel an urge or pressure to establish romantic or sexual connections. When this happens, it can cripple the ability of both men and women to concentrate on becoming sober and healing.

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