Women Alcohol and Substance Used Disorder

Reclaiming life, one step at a time.

Vadivu Memorial Women’s Mental Health is positioned to be an exclusive, women-only alcohol and substance use disorder treatment centre in Chennai, offering safe, evidence-based recovery tailored to women’s needs.

Stages of Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol use that turns into a use disorder develops in stages.

❗ At-risk stage

This is when you drink socially or drink to relieve stress or to feel better. You may start to develop a tolerance for alcohol.

❗ Early alcohol use disorder

In this stage, you have progressed to blackouts, drinking alone or in secret, and thinking about alcohol a lot.

❗Mid-stage alcohol use disorder

Your alcohol use is now out of control and causes problems with daily life (work, family, financial, physical and mental health). Organ damage can be seen on lab tests and scans.

❗End-stage alcohol use disorder

Drinking is now the main focus of your life, to the exclusion of food, intimacy, health and happiness. Despair, complications of organ damage and death are now close.

Recovery Plan :

Personalized recovery plan jointly created with each woman, covering triggers, cravings, mental health goals, physical health, parenting or career needs, and family relationships.
Step‑down pathway from inpatient to outpatient/online follow‑up, including relapse‑prevention planning, emergency contact options, and links to community or 12‑step/other support groups when appropriate.
Vocational and life‑skills inputs (time‑management, budgeting, communication, boundary‑setting) to support independent, substance‑free living.

Why Choose Vadivu Memorial :

Exclusive women‑only centre in Chennai: Very few women‑specific de‑addiction centres exist in India; research shows women‑only programs lead to better substance use outcomes and less criminal activity than mixed‑gender care.

Safe, trauma‑informed environment: Many women with addiction have histories of violence or abuse; gender‑specific centres provide higher safety, comfort, and openness to discuss sensitive issues.

Integrated mental health and addiction care :

Simultaneous treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and other conditions alongside alcohol or drug use improves outcomes compared with addiction‑only models.

Family‑inclusive and culturally sensitive :

Involving families, respecting cultural values, and addressing childcare or marital concerns are essential for Indian women’s recovery and treatment retention.

Recovery is Possible :

International and Indian studies show that many women achieve long‑term sobriety and major improvement in mental health when they receive continuous, gender‑responsive care and aftercare.

Emphasize on your website:

Addiction is a treatable condition, not a moral failure; with the right support, women can rebuild health, relationships, and purpose.This aligns with current medical understanding and reduces stigma.

Safe Environment :

🛡️ Secure, women-only campus with female staff, separate living spaces, and strict privacy and safety protocols, mirroring global best practice for women’s rehab.

🤝 Non-judgmental, compassionate culture where stories of violence, stigma, and shame are handled with confidentiality and respect, which is critical for engagement and trauma recovery.

📊 Recovery Rate Evidence shows that longer, structured treatment and aftercare significantly increase abstinence rates and quality of life after alcohol or drug rehab.

🌍 “At Vadivu Memorial, outcomes are monitored using international best-practice tools to track abstinence, mental health, and quality of life over time.”

Our goal is to help each woman achieve sustained recovery :

🌍 Global data shows that people who complete 90 days or more of structured treatment and follow-up have the highest long-term success.

🗂️ Once you collect 1–2 years of your own centre data, you can safely add real statistics (for example, percentage substance-free at 3/6/12 months) to this section.