A quiet environment, bed rest, and vitamin therapy 2. Traditionally, detox services have been offered in residential settings that specialize in withdrawal management. Each of these approaches has advantages and disadvantages. An ideal system of care would make all options readily available so that each woman could be matched to the service that best meets her unique needs. At the very least, the above list gives an idea about the many possible ways to arrange withdrawal support for women who cannot access residential detox centres.
Women have many specific needs and issues regarding withdrawal management.
They need to have their withdrawal supervised in a safe setting, free from exposure to violence and controlling relationships. This could mean staying in a safe, woman-only residential detox, or using an outpatient detox service while staying in a women's shelter. Pregnant women need medical support for managing withdrawal as early in their pregnancy as possible. Detox services can also help a pregnant woman to improve her prenatal health and make plans for good care of her baby after birth. Due to these childrearing responsibilities, women must often arrange to withdraw from drugs or alcohol on an outpatient basis.