Men only drug treatment facilities are similar to standard, co-ed treatment programs except all the clients are male. These gender specific recovery programs are helpful for men because they are able to share past traumatic memories 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 often different than women. The core 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 male specific issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid relapse once they leave treatment.