There are treatment centers that are specifically for women throughout the US. Some of these are long term chemical dependency treatment centers but  lot are similar to shelters for abused women. Many that are especially for addicts take clients after they have been clean and sober for at least 30 days. They also usually require the addict to work while she lives there. Many times these centers are a step into mainstream society that helps the women find a balance between the pressures of life while still finding the support needed to maintain sobriety.

Often the reason that the centers are for women only is because the addict’s jump from one relationship to another and many times those relationships are abusive. Many of the women have been abused and are addicted to drugs. These programs help the women focus on the reasons why they allowed themselves to be abused as well as help with the recovery process.

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