Research and Issues for Women in Addiction Treatment
The specific treatment of women with substance abuse disorders must take in a variety of issues and factors in order to be efficient and effective. Women dealing with drug addiction vary by location, culture, race and living circumstances. The common thread that drug treatment centers must focus on during the recovery process are specific women’s issues and how they relate to a substance abuse disorder.
Assessments have been used to analyze data from the individual to understand the psychosocial, biological, epidemiological, and psychological influences surrounding their substance abuse disorder. This information is then used to decide what method or treatment plan is going to be used and how to integrate gender specific programming into the plan as well.
Gender specific addiction treatment is relatively new as far as documented research and results. In this area, the most significant findings have been that of social and cultural stigma’s relating to women and addiction, the limited resources and education at their disposal, and the psychosocial and/or psychological difficulties often instigated by physical and sexual abuse that is pervasive in the female substance abusing population. Research has also found that educating communities in treatment support activities, having women in prominent clinical roles during treatment, and employing single site services for both substance treatment and child services have had a positive effect for lasting treatment. Having specifically tailored treatment approaches and facilities is beneficial to the female population seeking to overcome addiction.
Drug Treatment Center Guidlines to Success
Finding a facility or program that meets your needs is one of the first steps to gaining control of your life through addiction treatment. There are thousands of programs in the country with different methods, philosophies, and demographic specific treatment. Whether you are a teenager, young adult, male, female or any other specific, choosing the program that is best for you can be the difference in long term sobriety.
Once you have made a decision and are comfortable with the location and programming to start down the road to recovery, the next step is to develop a treatment plan specific to your use, future needs, and sobriety. This is not a one step process. It is something that will need to adjust and adapt as your recovery does. It will need to flexible in order to keep your interest in the difficult process of getting sober.
One of the final steps in establishing a successful transition back to real life while in drug treatment is developing relapse prevention plan, triggers and thought reframes. This can be built into your original treatment plan but needs to be expanded upon once you have a better understanding. Having an awareness of triggers and reframing negative thinking errors can go a long way to avoiding relapse. If a relapse does occur it is essential to have a plan put together before hand so there are steps to follow and a support system to rely on.
New Roads Adds Joellyn Manville, LCSW to the Team
Joellyn Manville, Clinical Director
Joellyn joins New Roads as Clinical Director. She has extensive experience in the field of inpatient substance abuse. Her background includes direct services to individuals, groups and families, as well as in administration, supervision, and program development. Her training and experience integrates psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches to healthy individuation, the development of positive self esteem, and trauma resolution.
Joellyn brings sensitivity and compassion to her expertise in restructuring patterns of self-regulation and motivation and the development of substance-free coping and social interaction. She embodies a love of the outdoors and a passion for healthy living.
Closing the Gap in Young Adult Drug Treatment
Recent research shows the most difficult demographic of addicts to get into and provide drug rehab for is the young adult population. Millions of young adults in the US are current users of illicit drugs. The highest percentage of drug use is between the ages of young adults 18-20.
Substance abuse in the young adult population is highly associated with delinquency, low education achievement, suicide and other personal and family issues. Not all substance abusers attain severe dependence, however a lot of them need specialized and specific treatment at a young adult drug rehab facility. There is a significant gap between young people in need of rehab and those that are actually fortunate enough to be receiving addiction treatment.
8.4 percent of 18-25 year olds in the United States are in need of some sort of help for addiction, but under a tenth of them ever get it. This treatment gap is linked to a public concern regarding the effectiveness and quality of the facilities and programs that are currently in the industry. A lot of individuals working in the healthcare setting feel that there is not a lot that can be done as far as substance abuse is concerned. There is however, new empirically validated research supporting new kinds treatment approaches for consistent positive outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions in Young Adult Drug Rehab
New Roads after drug rehab
Are there guarantees for my loved one in drug rehab?
Any quality above board treatment center can only provide each client with the tools and opportunities to take advantage of and succeed in life. As with almost everything else in this long life there are no guarantees. Addiction is such a tricky disease that each person affected has to have a very individualized rehab process with peaks and valleys that are unique to them. However, if a client fully releases themselves and buys into the program, they’re chances of long-term recovery increase significantly.
How can you tell if the addiction treatment program is good for young adults?
There is no single way to tell, however there are some signs that can give an indication if a drug and alcohol facility does quality work or not. Addiction recovery as an industry makes billions of dollars each year, reputations are abundant and information is out there to gather. Talking with consultants who refer families to drug rehab centers can be useful. A large indication of the quality of a treatment center is the professional staff that is employed. A program could have the most luxurious accommodations, helicopter rides, spas, and executive chefs and be absolutely of no benefit to the client because there is no therapeutic work being done. Just because a drug and alcohol rehab center is expensive does not mean people are recovering there.
How do I decide where is best for my loved one?
This is the golden question. Because young adults are so dynamic and have so much life to live their treatment must be specific to them as a person and specialized to their unique characteristics. There are thousands of drug treatment centers in the U.S., it is important to do the necessary research to make sure what a program offers matches up with the needs of the client. Young adult treatment centers for instance, should focus on building life skills, connecting to higher education institutions and building professional habits.
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Young Adult Rehab – Top Ten Behavioral Signs for Addiction
Many struggling young adults show both behavioral and physical symptoms of possible drug or alcohol abuse. The following are behavioral elements to watch for in individuals that may be in need of help or possible admittance to drug rehab.
Anger and/or depression cycles that have no real trigger or trauma behind them.
A new circle of peers, a distinct change in schedule, not wanting to talk about old friends or being overly dramatic in any conversation.
Showing a loss of interest in previous hobbies or interests that they may have been passionate about.
Lack of performance or failing in work or school environment or avoiding them altogether.
A loss of ambition and motivation, walking around in a haze or not really caring.
Always arguing or being defensive, acting paranoid or if everyone is just “out to get them.”
Constantly being caught in lies, unexplained money losses or buying habits.
A disregard for hygene, lowered self-worth and change in appearance.
Loss of cohearance or memory, inability to have a rational conversation.
Always isolating, staying in their room, removing themselves from any all communication with friends and loved ones.
These signs and behaviors are not guarantees a loved one is struggling with addiction. They are simply a combination of symptoms to look for or make yourself aware of if there is suspicion of abuse. At one time or another everybody shows a behavior or two listed here, it is when these processes become more evident and consistent over a period of time that something must be done before it is too late.
Inside Rehab – Questions with a Young Adult Treatment Counselor
How do you assess suicide risk in drug treatment?
There are the normal signs that can show some insight – depression, isolating, acting out, among others…But you never really know. The most important aspect is to ask questions. Many times clients just need a platform or someone to ask them if they are having these thoughts. It is not always the easiest subject to talk about.
Narcissism in young adult treatment
is normal…where does this come from?
Although this is not always the case it does show up quite often. The addict showing traits of a narcissist does not general feelings of superiority. It is usually a sign of strong feelings of inadequacy.
What aspects are important in choosing counseling techniques for drug rehab?
There is no easy way to figure out what is going to be most effective for the client. It takes some time to develop a rapport. Normally the two most import factors determining treatment for addiction are the intellectual capacity and mental health status of the client.
What are some ways of building a strong trust and rapport for addiction counseling?
Something that is really important that clients don’t realize is that it is impossible not to communicate. All non-verbal, body language and demeanor can say a lot about how to build a safe environment and relationship. It is important for counselors to remember the clients will have their own interpretations of their non-verbal ques as well.
Drug Addiction Rehab in Utah
Having a dependency to any drug have serious detrimental health implications both short and long term and need a tremendous amount of addiction treatment help to live healthy. Drug use can be strong stimulants that affect the nervous system of the body. As soon as a drug enters the body a rush of adrenaline and increased heart rate hits. This feeling is the effect of an increase of dopamine to the system. As use of a drug increases and tolerance goes up as well it becomes more and more difficult to feel the same euphoria.
This lack of euphoria will inevitably cause aggression, anxiety, and at times paranoia in most upper drugs. Occasionally delusion, psychosis, hallucination and possible death are all side effects of extended drug abuse. Addiction rehab is sometimes the only option when chemical dependency gets to this point.
There are many different reasons people start using mind altering substances. Often times in the beginning addicts will start with what society considers less harmful drugs such as alcohol or marijuana and allow the use to manifest into full blown addiction. There is always hope, many Utah drug rehab centers can help. New Roads Treatment Centers is located in Provo, Utah with a majestic mountain setting and a plethora of activities for many different therapeutic environments Utah addiction treatment fosters positive outcomes.
Young Adult Rehab, Heroin Addiction
New Roads can help
Many young adults in Utah find themselves addicted to heroin after a seemingly innocent experiment with prescription pain killers. Because of this gateway to heroin sometimes individuals that are addicted don’t see that they have a problem, while the people around them see their lives becoming uncontrollable. Heroin and other opiate use causes a feeling of euphoria and numbness. Heroin is a highly addictive drug that can cause individuals, young adults in particular to put their entire lives on hold and at risk and find themselves in need of a top drug rehab center.
Repeated heroin abuse can cause collapsed veins, severe respiratory problems, and heart problems for life. At New Roads Treatment Centers young adult drug treatment is individualized based on a comprehensive assessment of each client. A variety of modalities in treatment therapy are used including motivational interviewing, experiential activities, and spiritual experiences. Facing the monster that is heroin addiction for a young adult is a trying process, the New Roads staff is ready and willing to help.
Drug Rehab in Utah – Interview with a Life Coach
New Roads Treatment Centers, a Utah addiction treatment program is life coaching - teaching young adults how to manage the nuts and bolts of life. Our life coaches come from many different walks a life. Here is an exert from a New Roads Life Coach with years of sobriety...
What would you tell the addict?
I know where you are and where you have been…I know your past has been hard and there are probably some issues there you don’t want to visit, but understand living in the here and now is all there really is, you kind of have to let go of the past and forget about the future. There is always hope. Remember that.
What is your definition of addiction?
Someone does not have the ability to stop using or behaving in a way they cannot control without obtaining help.
What are some very telling signs a person is in trouble?
Rapid weight loss, loss of interest in fun activities, withdrawn from family and friends, sporadic attitude and thoughts, inability to make sense of simple things.
What would you tell the love ones trying to get addiction treatment help?
At the beginning holding boundaries – setting strong ones, enforcing consequences. The family needs education on how to deal with addicts – making sure they are helping and not enabling. They need to participate and heal themselves in the recovery process. A drug rehab center should always have a family program involved in the process. A lot of the times the family is just as sick as the addict.
What is your view on effective and ineffective treatment?
Effective treatment is individualized for the person – not one size fits all. Enforcing and using scare tactics for treatment is not conducive to positive outcomes, treatment that creates too much of a structured environment where clients just comply and not have do the work can cause resentment and be useless. Addicts are resilient, they can white knuckle programs with high levels of structure and no accountability for their own decisions.
What questions would you ask or what would you look for in a program? What makes a program different, special?
I would ask what makes you think you can help? What are the credentials of staff and experience? What is personal philosophy of the facility? What is the success rate? Successful drug rehab programs need to have a variety of modalities and assignments. The physical location is more of a personal preference then an important therapeutic tool, personally I prefer the mountains to the beach. I would ask about the measures taken to ensure the safety of the clients.
What are your personal views on length of stay?
The amount of time an individuals spend in treatment plays a huge part in success rates. There are some very concrete 30 day programs that can act as a strong stepping stone for long lasting recovery, however I do think aftercare is needed whether it is a transitional program or a sober living environment. Research shows the longer an addict is in treatment, the better chance they have of maintaining sobriety.