Addiction affects everyone differently. Northbound’s Men’s Residential Treatment Programs in Orange County recognizes the individualized nature of the disease of addiction and collaborates with our clients to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets their needs. To best serve our male population, Northbound offers gender-responsive treatment for men through our Men’s Addiction Treatment Program and Men’s LINKS (similar to our Residential Treatment Programs but with a Christian-based approach.
Our Men’s Addiction Treatment Center is a gender-responsive approach that focuses on the unique challenges that men face. A strong fellowship is created as our male participants bond with and support one another on the recovery journey. The program is highly flexible and adaptable while still maintaining the structure and support necessary to facilitate long-term recovery. We are located in the coastal region of Newport Beach, California, a breathtaking area that provides an inspiring atmosphere to help clients focus on healing, with world-class opportunities for healthy activities and sobriety fellowships.
Addiction Statistics for Men
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) can provide some insight into the differences found regarding men who struggle with alcohol and drug abuse.
According to the NIH, research has shown that men are more likely to struggle with higher rates of drug and alcohol dependence. Men are known to have higher rates of binge drinking and alcohol abuse as well.
Opioid abuse and misuse is a concern that impacts both men and women. Statistics have shown that in 2016, approximately 27 men died each day from overdosing on prescription opioid medications compared to an estimated 19 women each day.
Northbound treatment is equipped with men’s addiction treatment in Southern California. We can provide men with a specialized treatment approach for their struggle with drugs or alcohol. Our comprehensive treatment programs can help you at every stage of your recovery journey. To learn more about our treatment programs, we encourage you to call (866) 568-2722.
What Are the Benefits of Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment for Men?
There are apparent differences in men’s and women’s bodies, which create differences in the way that substances impact their systems. Additionally, there are different societal expectations of men than there are of women. For example, men can feel pressured to hide their emotions and not talk about what is bothering them. This is a common reason for men to use and abuse substances, as they can help cope with the emotional discomfort that arises.
When you think about the differences between men and women, it makes sense that having specialized treatment for men would be helpful. Men’s addiction treatment focuses on concerns unique to men and has men’s only groups that can provide a safe space to talk about concerns that may not arise in a traditional group setting.
If you find yourself looking for a Southern California men’s rehab, we encourage you to contact Northbound treatment by calling (866) 568-2722 today. Northbound is an inclusive Southern California rehab facility that can offer you a variety of treatment programs including detoxification, inpatient residential rehab programs, a partial hospitalization program, an intensive outpatient program, and a family therapy program.
Are Men Affected Differently by Addiction?
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that more men are hospitalized for alcohol-related emergencies than women are. Additionally, more men die from excessive drinking than compared to women.
When men drink, they are more likely to struggle with aggression, according to the CDC. This aggression can contribute to acts of physical violence against others, including sexual violence.
When we look at men’s mental health, we have learned that men are at a higher risk of completing suicide than women, and those who do commonly use alcohol before. Research has shown us that men are just as likely as women to struggle with mental health; however, women are known to have higher rates of admission to treatment programs. This leads us to believe that a large number of men who would benefit from mental health treatment are struggling without it.
Northbound Treatment is a men’s rehab in Southern California that can provide you with addiction treatment tailored to your individual needs. We have four treatment locations that can provide with a variety of treatment options, including detoxification, inpatient rehab program, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program, and a family therapy program. To learn more about our addiction treatment services, we encourage you to call (866) 568-2722 today.
Your Support System
At Northbound, we have an interdisciplinary treatment team that collaborates with individuals who arrive at our Orange County facilities enrolled within our industry-recognized Men’s Addiction Treatment Center, in order to ensure that each individual’s treatment plan aligns with each person’s unique needs and goals. Everyone in treatment is assigned a team of up to six people, which might include:
- A Case Manager
- ASAM Certified Addiction Psychiatrist
- Nationally Certified and Licensed, Masters-Prepared Primary Therapist
- Licensed Addiction Counselor
- Masters-Prepared Trauma Therapist
- Music Therapist
- An Academic Advisor (when enrolled in Collegebound®)
Our compassionate team, each an expert in his or her respective fields, is there to guide you through our full continuum of care to achieve our mission in celebrating one year of continuous sobriety.
What to Expect: The Typical Day
While no treatment plan is exactly the same, here is a sample of a typical day at Northbound.
- Morning Meditation
- Breakfast
- Program Specific Group Foundational Intensives
- Lunch
- Yoga or Gym, or Other Physical Exercise
- Individual Therapy Session
- Outside Experiential Group Activity
- Dinner
- Outside Support Group Meeting
- Free Time
- Nightly Routine and Lights Out
Men and Addiction Treatment
Knowing that men are less likely to engage in addiction treatment when compared to their women counterparts, professionals saw the benefit of creating specialized treatment programs for men.
In a gender-specific setting, men are able to focus on unique concerns that may not be relevant to women. When we have a group comprised of only men, it provides a safe opportunity to explore the role that gender roles and expectations can have on their life. For example, a common expectation is that men don’t show their emotions and “tough it out .”This can be a damaging expectation that can contribute to men being unsure of how to express and cope with their emotions in a healthy manner. By learning new ways to cope with emotional distress, men can find alternatives to using drugs and alcohol to numb their emotions.
Orange County addiction treatment programs can either be men-only programs or offer specialized treatment groups. For the latter, men may find themselves engaging in various aspects of the treatment program with women, with the exception of their men’s group. Men’s groups are designed to help men feel comfortable in group sessions which can help them open up about their concerns.
If you are in search of a Southern California men’s addiction treatment program, we encourage you to contact Northbound treatment by calling (866) 568-2722. We can provide you with a comprehensive treatment approach tailored to your unique needs. We can provide you with treatment for every stage of your recovery journey.
What Sets Northbound’s Men’s Residential Treatment Program Apart from Other Residential Treatment Programs?
Men will work with their clinical team to customize their treatment plan that aligns with their needs and goals by adding any of Northbound’s Signature Services.
Northbound’s Men’s Drug Rehab in Southern California
If you are searching for a men’s rehab in Southern California, there are two main approaches that you can take. The first would be to talk to your primary care physician about your concerns. From there, your doctor would be able to discuss their recommendation and provide you with some referrals. Your other option would be to contact your insurance provider and inquire about in-network providers. The benefit of going this route is that they can also give you a better understanding of your financial responsibility.
Northbound Treatment can provide you with treatment for alcohol and drug addiction as well as any mental health treatment that you may need. We have a detoxification program, an inpatient residential rehab program, a partial hospitalization program, and an intensive outpatient program within our four different treatment locations. Having a variety of treatment programs means that you would be able to progress through our programs for a continued source of support.
Our staff will meet with you when you arrive to determine the impact that your addiction has had on your life and what your specific needs are. From there, we will talk to you about our different programs and what we feel would be the best fit for you.
Northbound Treatment is a unique treatment provider because we can provide you with a variety of specialized treatment approaches. For example, we have a men’s treatment program. Additionally, we have a faith-based treatment program that has a strong focus on your faith and spirituality in addition to your addiction treatment program.
All of our programs have a common goal; to help prepare you for a successful future. We will spend time developing a relapse prevention plan which will be uniquely tailored to your life. Additionally, we will help you identify personal goals and steps to reach these goals.
Northbound Treatment is a Southern California men’s rehab that can provide you with a variety of treatment options. We are able to meet you where you are and help you reach your treatment goals. To learn more about our Orange County detox services, we encourage you to call (866) 568-2722 to speak with a representative today.
This program enables those in treatment to enroll in school—whether that’s a local college, university, or trade school—and includes the guidance and mentoring they need to succeed.
Our proprietary work program empowers those in recovery to secure employment—with the help of a Northbound career counselor—while continuing to thrive in their sobriety.
The Northbound DBT program is facilitated by our masters-prepared, DBT-trained therapists who help participants explore DBT skills that focus on gaining awareness, understanding, and insight into their own recovery.
Individuals who have suffered psychological trauma and who are chemically dependent require an integrated treatment approach, so we are focused on identifying and treating trauma symptoms as well as dependency.
The music program at Northbound empowers clients to engage with music and promote healing through self-expression, complementing other therapies to create a personalized approach to addiction recovery.
Over the course of four days each month, family members come together to reconnect with the person in treatment, repair relationships damaged by drug and alcohol abuse, and learn about the roots of addiction.
Collegebound®
This program enables those in treatment to enroll in school—whether that’s a local college, university, or trade school—and includes the guidance and mentoring they need to succeed.
Careerbound®
Our proprietary work program empowers those in recovery to secure employment—with the help of a Northbound career counselor—while continuing to thrive in their sobriety at quality drug rehabilitation centers in California.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
The Northbound DBT program is facilitated by our masters-prepared, DBT-trained therapists who help participants explore DBT skills that focus on gaining awareness, understanding, and insight into their own recovery.
Trauma Program
Individuals who have suffered psychological trauma and who are chemically dependent require an integrated treatment approach, so we are focused on identifying and treating trauma symptoms as well as dependency.
Music Program
The music program at Northbound empowers clients to engage with music and promote healing through self-expression, complementing other therapies to create a personalized approach to addiction recovery.
Family Program
Over the course of four days each month, family members come together to reconnect with the person in treatment, repair relationships damaged by drug and alcohol abuse and learn about the roots of addiction.
How Long is Successful Residential Treatment?
There is no one typical length of stay. However, we have found that many people find three months of Residential Treatment an ideal amount of time to launch a successful life of sobriety.
Pursue Education and Strengthen Your Chances for Success in Life with Northbound’s Collegebound® Program
Northbound’s Collegebound® is a college recovery program in Orange County for young adults that offers the unique opportunity for participants to further their education and truly turn their life around, all within the supportive and highly accountable treatment environment. This program, available at both the inpatient and outpatient levels of care, ensures that clients stay focused on building their recovery while pursuing their education and building a brighter future.
Moreover, Northbound’s Collegebound® Program provides participants with more than just the opportunity to further their education. They rediscover their passions, unearth a sense of hope and purpose that has often been long dormant, and enhance the priceless assets of self-efficacy and self-esteem that may have been painfully damaged through active addiction.
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Transition Back into the Workforce with Northbound’s Careerbound® Program
Addiction recovery is about more than abstinence from drugs and alcohol. It is about creating a substance-free lifestyle while fully engaging in all the healthy opportunities that the world has to offer. Obtaining and maintaining employment is an important aspect of many adults’ lives, and one that builds precious self-efficacy for those in early recovery. Northbound’s Careerbound® Program empowers clients to build a sustainable lifestyle of recovery through securing gainful employment while continuing to participate in treatment. This transitional living service is available to our clients at both the inpatient and outpatient level of care. Re-entering “real life” post treatment is a challenging and risky time. Northbound’s Careerbound® Program bridges this transition with the accountability and support necessary to give each person the best possible chance for success.
Trauma-Centered Care
Trauma is an underlying issue in many instances of addiction. We might term this dual-diagnosis and recommend a dual-diagnosis treatment program. It is natural and human for us to underestimate the lasting and severe impact that events from our past have had on our present life; this is a coping mechanism that we do to protect ourselves. However, without healing the underlying causes of addiction, the chances of sustainable recovery are drastically reduced. Northbound Treatment’s trauma program provides individual trauma therapies including EMDR, psychoeducation, symptom management, trauma-focused process groups, and experiential opportunities for shared processing. Once we are able to understand our trauma, the healing process can begin, and starts a path towards deep personal growth. Within our Northbound Trauma Program, the result is often an emerging recovery identity that grounds an individual in recovery with a newfound foundation on what was previously shaky ground.
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Residential Treatment FAQs
- Picture ID
- Insurance card and RX card, if applicable
- Insurance Subscriber’s Social Security Number and Date of Birth (if applicable)
- A limited amount of clothing, as we have a limit of two suitcases and one carry-on. Laundry facilities, including supplies, are available for resident use. Irons and ironing boards are accessible, but we suggest bringing wash-and-wear clothing, for convenience. Dry cleaning services are not available.
- Swimwear
- Outdoor accessories such as sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, and rain gear
- Medications, which must be approved by a Northbound Treatment physician. Medicine must arrive in bottles labeled with your name as well as the medicine’s name, dosage, and frequency
- Supplements, which must arrive in new, unopened containers
- Electronic devices, including cell phones and laptops -checked in upon admission and returned upon clinical review and approval
- Your car, as we provide transportation
- Clothing deemed inappropriate, i.e. provocative logos, bare midriffs, short shorts or any other clothing that may be considered distracting to the treatment process
- Any type of narcotics, including sedatives and muscle relaxants
- Any type of weapons, including pocket knives
- Aerosol cans
- Perfumes or toiletries containing alcohol (i.e. nail polish remover, mouthwash, hand sanitizers)
- Body-building and dietary supplements, i.e. creatine powder*
