Facts
- The acetaminophen is added to Lortab to provide increased pain relief and to discourage recreational use of the drug, as high doses of acetaminophen can cause potentially fatal liver toxicity.
- Long term effects of heavy hashish use can include irritation to the lungs, risk of developing chronic bronchitis and an increased risk of developing cancer of the respiratory tract.
- OxyContin has become the oxycodone drug of choice in Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia, and in portions of eastern Kentucky, Maryland, western Pennsylvania, and rural southwestern Virginia.
- Methamphetamine may dry mucosa which may then lead to more chafing and abrasions in the genital area, which could make methamphetamine users more susceptible to HIV during sexual activity.
Clayton - MenMen only drug treatment centers are similar to standard treatment programs except all the clients are male. These gender specific treatment centers are beneficial for men because they are able to share past traumatic memories 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 rehab participants are counseled on these distinct male issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid relapse once they complete treatment.