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Women Only Drug Rehab Versus Co-Ed Rehab

April 1, 2007

Did you know that there are over 13,000 drug rehabs in the United States. Of these thousands of rehabs, there are many different types of rehabs: all women; ages 17 – 35; CO-ED; and even one for pregnant women only.

I thought it was interesting that there are so many women only drug rehabs (and very few men only ones) and thought to compare them:

With an all women drug rehab there can be fewer distractions: from not having to worry about how you look, to not being preoccupied with the possibility of starting a relationship at a time when it could hinder the progress of your rehabilitation.

Also, having other women around you that have gone through similar situations and have the same demands as other women can be extremely helpful in the recovery process. Rehabs for women vary from city to city. Some offer educational tutoring, academic courses, computer skills, life skills, recreational activities like, swimming, hiking, yoga, and karate, as well as group and individual counseling.

CO–ED drug rehabs are more common and therefore, you have a greater number to choose from which could be helpful in finding just the right fit for your needs.

There is also the opportunity of a more diverse group and the opportunity to build relationships with the opposite sex based on your common situation. CO-ED rehabs offer many of the same classes and courses as all women’s drug rehab but may have some activities geared more toward males or mixed groups.

The length of stay varies greatly at any rehab whether it is all female or not. Some can range from 1-4 weeks, others 3-6 months, and even 9-12 month programs.

With all of these differences to be considered, not just in gender, you should talk to someone who has had some experience and can recommend a rehab that will best suit your needs.

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