Men in Addiction Treatment
We take pride in the fact that we treat all our clients with empathy, care and understanding, and that includes approaching recovery methods differently for men and women.
For men, there are cultural and social influences that not only tolerate and sanction alcohol and drug abuse, but often even encourage it. These influences can make it extremely difficult for men to seek outside help and understand and develop their whole selves outside of the lens of substance use. At Hoy, we’re sensitive to the external pressures encouraging men to assume a traditional masculine role at the expense of the authentic self.
This culturally-pervasive focus on masculinity often impedes men’s ability to face addiction and process emotions due to a fear of appearing weak. At our center, we provide a safe space for men to explore and access their authentic selves apart from substance abuse through a combination of emotional support and skill-building. Our staff works with male clients to break the cycle of competition and grow together spiritually, emotionally and physically. We believe in and follow a peer support environment where men can learn how to communicate and deal with conflict in a positive way. Many men in early recovery have difficulty learning to trust other men. At Hoy we encourage men to become brothers while in treatment and provide opportunities for this to occur.
Women in Addiction Treatment
Women live in their own casita on the property. They learn to trust and open up to other women residents. They work through issues around betrayal of self and learn how to develop healthy friendships with the other women rather than seeing other women as competitors.
Women seeking addiction treatment have unique and special needs that are not often addressed in a mixed unit. At Hoy, we understand that the stigma attached to chemical abuse by women often leads to denial not only in the client but also by the client’s loved ones and friends. Women with addiction are known to feel isolated and ashamed and afraid to seek treatment due to fear of appearing inadequate and often fear the potential loss of their children. Isolation can lead to the destruction of relationships and an utter loss of self-esteem and low self-confidence. When women are suffering from chemical dependency, critical areas of their lives are impacted: self-image, parenting, sexuality, role perception, career, and spirituality.
