Denver has nearly two million adults, of whom over six percent have abused prescription drugs in the last year. In Denver, twenty-seven percent of people over the age of twelve have participated in binge drinking at least once in the last month. This is four percent higher than the national average for the United States and marginally higher than that for Colorado.
Addiction rates can increase without proper treatment as clients turn to additional substances or develop secondary mental health disorders. This increases the risk of continued self-medication in addition to substance abuse.
If you or someone close to you is struggling with addiction, Healing Pines is a luxury Denver drug and alcohol rehab center that can help.
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Men are more likely to need Denver addiction treatment center alcohol addiction treatment in Denver, especially the result of social pressure or careers in male-dominated industries like the financial sector or law enforcement. Men are also more likely to go without Denver drug and alcohol rehab leading to secondary mental and physical health issues. Healing Pines is here to help ensure you get the help you need when you are ready.
Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has determined that men are more likely to need treatment for heroin addiction, cocaine addiction, or alcoholism.
Men who abuse heroin are more likely to inject it and use higher doses for longer periods of time.
Male clients who struggle with cocaine addiction are more likely to face issues with blood flow over time.
Alcohol
Social pressure puts men at risk for things like alcoholism, often subject to peer pressure or the need to be accepted, which can lead to excessive alcohol consumption or substance abuse.
Men who drink are more likely to binge drink and to do so regularly. Those who struggle with alcoholism can benefit from luxury treatment at our men’s facility.
With Healing Pines, you can start your path to sobriety at our Denver addiction treatment center today.
It’s common for men to take longer to get help compared to women. Men can postpone addiction treatment in Denver for many reasons.
Our men’s Denver drug rehab gives you access to counseling sessions and therapy where you can feel safe and secure opening up about things like pressure at work, performance issues, problems at home, or other emotional struggles.
Group therapy sessions with other men give you an opportunity to communicate with people who feel those same pressures, learn coping skills, and develop stress management techniques, all of which can provide profound support as you transition through your recovery.
It is common for men who struggle with substance abuse to face difficulties expressing their emotions. Some male clients feel a profound void where feelings are concerned or have problems recognizing feelings like sadness or shame. Other male clients might have emotional difficulty because of their upbringing, exposure to chronic stress, or mental health disorders. These emotional difficulties can manifest as:
Men are at a much higher risk of things like social pressure and chronic stress. Without addressing these secondary factors during recovery, clients are more likely to relapse, especially if they work in a male-dominated industry like law enforcement or finance, have an underlying mental health disorder, or have a family history of addiction.
In many cases, male clients struggle with things like anger management issues. High stress, especially early in recovery, contributes to mood swings and irritability, which can exacerbate underlying anger management issues. Male clients with anger problems are more likely to relapse without gender-specific treatment.
Ready for help? Contact Healing Pines today to tour our drug rehab in Colorado.
We work with most major commercial insurance plans which can help cover up to 100% of the costs associated with treatment.
Healing Pines offers luxury addiction treatment for men. If you are worried about male stereotypes or not having enough sick leave, we can talk to you about additional benefits associated with gender-specific rehab and how our facility can help you avoid any stigmas.
We understand how difficult it can be to get help, but we also know that it is the bravest and most courageous step you can take.
Call Healing Pines today to learn more about our treatment plans for drug and alcohol rehab in Denver.
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Mike is a Licensed Addiction Counselor with a passion for science and evidence-based practice. As an undergraduate Mike participated in the McNair Scholars program where he partnered with a highly published scientist to create an original project seeking to understand the intersection of trauma types and interpersonal behaviors. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Latino Studies, Mike went on to study at Cal State San Bernardino for a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology. Under the supervision of Dr. Christina Hassija, Mike learned the intricacies of trauma-focused therapy including Prolonged Exposure for PTSD and went on to co-author an encyclopedia chapter on trauma-focused treatments with his said mentor. After graduation, Mike worked in the addictions field applying trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) within various treatment settings including government mental health clinics, residential units, and outpatient non-profits. Mike has also completed post graduate training in addictions and obtained multiple certificates in various CBT modalities.
Despite the scholarly and clinical resume, Mike truly appreciates the process of change and seeks to find joy in the work of therapy. He believes that therapists are present to serve the milieu and that a custom approach to recovery is paramount. He takes personal stories of trauma, grief, and general loss seriously while finding humility in being a part of another’s recovery journey.
Dr. Canfield grew up in Southern California and graduated Cum Laude with his bachelor’s degree in psychology. He attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences in California before moving to Colorado to complete his psychiatry residency at the University of Colorado where he served as chief resident. He completed additional training in psychoanalysis at the University of Colorado. He has worked in forensic psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and physician mental health. He strives to stay current with evidence based treatments in psychiatry. When not working, Dr. Canfield is spending time with his wife and three boys.