Young Women's Addiction Treatment

Who Needs Addiction Treatment?

How do you know when substance use crosses the line into substance use disorder, or addiction? Changes in behavioral patterns of any kind can be indicative of a deeper problem, and you don’t have to hit rock bottom in order to qualify for addiction treatment. Young women using drugs or alcohol deserve the help they need to learn how to live free from substances. Often, that means healing the underlying trauma and mental disorders fueling the substance use in the first place. In short, anyone who uses drugs or alcohol at all could be a fit for addiction treatment, depending on their unique situation. Reach out to our team to share your story and learn how we can help.

What is the Role of Trauma?

Trauma is a reality of modern life, but women experience some types of trauma at higher rates than men. For example, one study indicates that more than 80% of all childhood sexual assault victims are female. Overall, more than 60% of children surveyed in another federal study reported having undergone some kind of traumatic experience before the age of 16. This includes “big T” trauma like war or assault, but “small t” trauma like losing a loved one or pet, financial insecurity, gender identity issues, or experiencing racial prejudice can all overwhelm a young woman’s ability to function and lead to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.

Grace & Emerge Recovery understands what the young women in our care may have endured — and that they may not even be ready to speak of it when they arrive. Our entire community works to anticipate and accommodate the needs of young women who have experienced trauma.