Men’s Rehab

Men’s rehab is a specialized therapeutic approach designed specifically for men who are struggling with substance use disorder, detoxification, and drug rehabilitation. The focus is on addressing the needs and challenges men usually face in recovery. These programs are similar to co-ed rehab but with a slightly different approach, including male-only group therapy.

The gender-specific approach to rehab offers a structured environment where patients can focus on their healing journey in a supportive and understanding community of peers, together with the guidance of mental health professionals.

At a men’s rehab center, men have the opportunity to understand the issues that may have contributed to their addiction, such as trauma, relationships, or a mental health disorder. Through individual and group therapy sessions, they can explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe space and develop coping skills to prevent relapse.

Many rehab centers only provide co-ed treatment, where men and women go through recovery together, interacting in the same group therapy sessions and educational courses. However, this type of dynamic can present challenges for participants.

Some patients tend to feel more comfortable discussing sensitive topics, such as past traumas or experiences, in a gender-specific setting where they feel understood and supported by those who share similar experiences.

Additionally, men’s rehab programs approach learning differently than their female counterparts. For example, they address reasons why men begin abusing drugs or alcohol, and these motivators may be much different than why women turn to substance abuse.

Furthermore, men’s addiction rehab allows patients to focus completely on treatment. Often, men are less willing to share personal details when women are present. These topics might include past child or sexual abuse and other sensitive subjects. A gender-specific program allows them to open up and get to the root of their addictive behavior.

Another significant advantage of rehab programs specific to men is the opportunity to discuss and work through issues related to masculinity, emotionality, and relationships in a safe space with others who can relate to your experiences. 

A rehab center for men can help men explore and redefine their self-image without the stigma or pressure often associated with seeking help.

Men and women explore different subjects during talk therapy. While women may discuss problems that lead to addiction—such as eating disorders, low self-esteem, and family and relationship tension—men often talk about aggression problems, social isolation, and withholding emotions.

Another focus subject is the aspect of masculinity and the societal expectations placed on men, which can lead to emotional suppression and difficulty in forming connections with others. To deal with this pressure, many men can turn to drugs and alcohol as solutions to ease the pain, developing a substance abuse disorder. 

There are specific triggers unique to men, and a gender-specific approach with peer support can help uncover the root causes of addiction. In addition, men’s therapies can help develop coping strategies and offer the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences. 

Rehab paves the way to lasting recovery, and the process should never be an obstacle to successful sobriety. During a men’s rehab program, participants can solely focus on treatment, not how they appear to others. They’ll also have access to help for the problems affecting them most.

At Hawaii Island Recovery, men’s programs provide high-quality drug and alcohol treatment. You’ll begin with a medically supervised detox, then transition to a program suitable to your unique needs. These include:

Hawaii Island Recovery upholds a stellar success rate. One year after rehab, 75 percent of the program participants remain sober. We treat all alcohol and drug addictions so you have every opportunity to reach lasting sobriety.
Do you need quality rehab treatment for drug or alcohol addiction? Hawaii Island Recovery in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, offers effective, comprehensive programs for lifelong recovery. Call us today at 888-713-6745 to begin your journey.