Facts
- When Coca was first introduced the alkaloid cocaine was isolated, and it was used in medicine for its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic. The result was addiction and dependency to cocaine and its use in medicine was discontinued.
- Methamphetamine can suppress appetite, to the point of complete malnourishment and dehydration.
- Women have less water in their bodies than men, so after a man and woman of the same weight drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman's blood alcohol concentration will most likely be higher.
- Statistics show a recent increase in daily marijuana use among 8th, 10th, and 12th graders, most notable among 12th graders at 6.1%, highest since the early 1980s.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
Men only drug rehabilitation programs are comparable to standard rehab programs except all the clients are male. These gender specific treatment facilities 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 typically different than women. The underlying issues that men struggle with when it comes to achieving and maintaining sobriety 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 relapse once they leave the rehab program.
- Griffin Hospital
9.4 miles from Sandy Hook, Connecticut
Griffin Hospital is located at:
241 Seymour Avenue
Derby, CT. 6418
If you would like to contact Griffin Hospital, you can reach them at 203-732-7541.
Griffin Hospital offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details) - BHcare
9.6 miles from Sandy Hook, Connecticut
BHcare is located at:
435 East Main Street
Ansonia, CT. 6401
If you would like to contact BHcare, you can reach them at 203-736-2601.
BHcare offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men, Spanish
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance - New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc
13.5 miles from Sandy Hook, Connecticut
New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc is located at:
3851 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT. 6606
If you would like to contact New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc, you can reach them at 203-372-3333.
New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance