Facts
- Opiates are meant to be used in medicine for the treatment of pain, but are often abused among recreational drug users because they can also be used to get high
- Vicodin withdrawal typically begins within six to twelve hours of the last dose and symptoms may grow more intense over the next several days.
- When methadone is used to help an individual avoid opiate withdrawal symptoms, doses of methadone are administered every four to six hours and are slowly decreased until withdrawal symptoms have disappeared, then dosages are discontinued. It is likely that the individual will become dependent to Methadone however and the individual should research all options before choosing this one.
- There is no antidote which is currently available to counteract the effects of GHB intoxication.
Men - Stonewood, WV.Men only drug treatment centers are similar to standard, co-ed rehab programs except all the participants are male. These gender specific treatment facilities 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 usually different than women. The core 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 distinct male issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid relapse once they leave treatment.