Facts
- Nearly 3 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2010 used prescription drugs non-medically for the first time within the past year.
- Of the over 22 million Americans who were classified with substance dependence or abuse in 2010, 2.9 million were dependent to or abused both alcohol and illicit drugs, 4.2 million had dependence or abuse of illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 15.0 million had dependence or abuse of alcohol but not illicit drugs.
- Vicodin overdose can be fatal or result in permanent brain damage if treatment is delayed and a large amount of the drug has been taken, so it is important that individuals get help immediately if it is suspected that they have overdosed.
- Pure LSD is odorless and has a slightly bitter taste.
Pleasant Hill - MenMen only drug treatment centers are comparable to standard rehab facilities except all the participants are male. These gender specific treatment programs are beneficial for men because they are able to share past traumatic memories 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 usually 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 rehab clients are counseled on these distinct male issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid relapse once they leave the recovery program.