For women struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. 

While addiction affects both men and women, treating the disease requires special expertise.

Forty percent of the nation's addicted people are women. But when compared to their male counterparts, addiction affects women differently. Among the differences:

• Women show signs of addiction earlier
• Women show more severe symptoms
• Mental health complications are more prevalent

Yet historically, entering treatment has been difficult for women due to social, cultural and family patterns. Women often place caretaking and nurturing roles before their own needs, and may delay seeking help for their addiction. Feelings of shame, and guilt also deter addicted women from seeking help, even when their lives depend on it.

For more than 50 years Hazelden has provided specialized treatment for women. We understand the issues unique to women beginning their recovery journey, and we provide comprehensive clinical services that address a woman's issues and needs in a safe, nurturing and caring woman-centered environment. The primary treatment experience is individualized, based on the needs of each woman. Addiction treatment and mental health services are integrated, ensuring that co-occurring mental health issues are treated. As with all Hazelden programs, continuing care services after primary treatment provide a successful path to long-term recovery.

VIDEO -- Watch One Woman's Story of recovery.

Locations providing Residential Care for Women

• Hazelden, Center City, Minnesota
• Hazelden Springbrook, Newberg, Oregon

For more information, call us toll-free any day, any time at 800-257-7810 (outside US, call 651-213-4000). Or you may email your questions to info@hazelden.org.

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