Facts
- Methadone is a drug with an extremely high risk of physical dependence, and if the individual does not take the drug each day, they will experience very painful withdrawals.
- Withdrawal from anti-depressants will typically lead to anxiety and depression, which are typically stronger than the original anxiety and depression that was experienced before taking the drug.
- Methadone maintenance treatment clinics have been hampered by government regulations that require most patients to come to the clinic a minimum of five days a week, making it difficult for individuals who are taking part in these programs to maintain employment.
- Nearly all inhalants produce short-term effects that are extremely similar to anesthetics, which work to slow down mechanisms within the body.
Men - ClevelandMen only drug rehabilitation programs are similar to standard treatment centers except all the clients are male. These gender specific treatment facilities are helpful for men because they are able to participate with recovery in a setting 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 clients are counseled on these male specific issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid drugs and alcohol once they leave the recovery program.