Women, Addiction, and Recovery

Did you know that it is harder for women to recover from addiction then men? Not only do women develop a stronger and faster addiction, but they are more prone to relapse and death then men are. The psychological aspect of this relates to the motive behind using drugs. When women use drugs it relates more to mood regulation, it is exact and internal. When men use drugs it relates more to the thrill and the risk-taking aspect. Because women are more sensitive to the effects of the drug, this causes them to experience more feelings and become addicted faster.

These psychological facts mean that women have to work twice as hard as men to remain sober. Awakenings for Women understands what it is like to struggle with an addiction as a woman because they themselves have experienced it. They know what it takes to remain sober and what women need to excel through this process. Structure, supervision and support are key to a successful recovery. They offer 24/7 support as well as a sober living environment which is tailored with one goal in mind, sobriety.