Facts
- There are some instances of individuals high have been high on LSD who attempt to walk through traffic while hallucinating; these incidents have resulted in numerous accidental injuries and cases of death.
- The ATLAS program was developed for male football players, coaches and team leaders for the purpose of discussing the potential effects of anabolic steroids and other illicit drugs on immediate sports performance.
- Students who use Adderall non-medically also commonly take central nervous system depressants such as pain relievers or tranquilizers, which puts them at even higher risk of dependence or abuse, to counteract the stimulant effects of the drug.
- Research indicates women tend to start abusing alcohol later in life than men, but usually get help sooner than men.
Men - Big Run, West VirginiaMen only drug treatment centers are similar to standard, co-ed treatment centers except all the participants are male. These gender specific treatment facilities are helpful for men because they are able to participate with recovery in an atmosphere where they can feel free of judgment and having to maintain a tough exterior at all times. What drives men to experiment and become addicted to drugs or alcohol is typically different than women. The underlying issues that men struggle with when it comes to recovering from drug addiction are also different than women. While attending a men only drug treatment program participants are counseled on these male specific issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid drugs and alcohol once they complete the rehab program.