Facts
- Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, found that among individuals coming off of antidepressants, anywhere from 20 percent to 80 percent (depending on the drug) suffered from antidepressant withdrawal.
- Long term chronic abuse of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver.
- Methamphetamine causes a release of high levels of dopamine into the areas of the brain that have to do with the feeling of pleasure and reward, which is why the drug is so addictive.
- With the long term use of methadone some users may eventually develop respiratory issues, heart problems and liver and kidney problems which can turn into chronic and deadly conditions due to methadone addiction.
Men - Dewitt, KentuckyMen only drug treatment centers are similar to standard treatment centers except all the participants are male. These gender specific treatment programs are beneficial for men because they are able to participate with recovery in an environment 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 clients are counseled on these distinct male issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid relapse once they leave the rehab program.