Women and Alcoholism

Women are drinking more in America. Much more. Being an alcoholic woman is a lonely proposition. Not only because of the stigma and shame of it, but because women are really good at keeping things from their families and others who might help them. Yes, there is a socio-economic impact, but it’s probably not what you think. The research shows that the greater instances of alcoholic abuse for women are among those who are better educated and more affluent. However, drinking has gone up among all women, in all socio-economic groups and of all races. In fact women buy, and consume, the larger share of the 800 million gallons of wine sold in the U.S. each year.

Alcohol addiction is not the same for women as it is for men. And alcohol addiction treatment shouldn’t be either. Women’s bodies process alcohol differently. They retain more of the alcohol and for longer. Women’s bodies don’t break down a percentage of the alcohol before it hits the blood stream, the way men’s bodies do. Additionally, the percentage of women who die from cirrhosis rose 13% in one decade (2002-2012), while the percentage of men who died from cirrhosis rose 7%. Between 1998 and 2008 the number of severely intoxicated women who ended up in emergency rooms more than doubled. In the years between 1992 and 2008 women who checked into rehab tripled. However, women checking into co-ed rehabs have difficulty getting the attention they need, as groups and other co-ed therapies can be dominated by men. There can also be unwelcomed sexual tension. Women need treatment where they can focus on recovery.

We created Dee’s House to be a place where women could get effective treatment for alcohol abuse among their own, in a safe, wholesome and nurturing environment. We only care for six women at a time, at the most, to ensure that every women who comes to Dee’s House gets the attention she needs to attain success. And, as women, we created a program that is designed for every aspect of a women; her mind, her body and her spirit. Our holistic program starts with a foundation of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, but features so much more. Alcohol addiction is very hard on a woman’s body over time, which also impacts her mind and spirit. We offer a variety of exercise and physical activity that help a woman heal and they’re fun. We also focus on a healthy, nutritional diet to speed that healing. You’ll learn about the disease of addiction and how to overcome it, as well as the teachings of some of the most inspiring Metaphysical spiritual authors and teachers, such as Marianne Williamson, Eckhart Tolle, Don Miguel Ruiz and others. Call us and let’s begin your healing today.

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For more information about our alcoholism treatment program for women, call one of our specialists directly at (714) 374-6873 or email us at info@deeshouse.com.