The Last Resort Recovery Center

Are you in search of rehab in Austin, TX? Addiction doesn't discriminate. It can happen to anyone—and it does. An estimated 20 million Americans struggle with a substance use disorder, and that's just in the U.S. Many people think that addiction starts as experimentation or social use, but that's not always the case. You may have become dependent on prescription opioids after an injury or turned to alcohol after a loss. Unfortunately, no matter how you begin drinking or using drugs, occasional substance use can often spiral into full-blown chemical dependency.

There are several theories about why men are at higher risk for substance use disorder. Some believe that the dynamics of male peer groups may contribute to earlier access to drugs. Others point to higher levels of risk-taking behavior among men. However, these explanations don't paint a complete picture of what we've learned at our treatment center here at The Last Resort Recovery Center: That substance abuse occurs as a result of social and personal pressures that men face every day. When men aren't allowed to talk about their feelings, they turn to substances; when they are relied upon to be confident, strong, and alert; when they don't have an outlet to release pent-up anger, depression, or anxiety… they turn to substances!