Facts
- Side effects as a result of Percocet use are mainly caused by its active ingredients, oxycodone and acetaminophen.
- Police in Florida recently reported that a woman high on Bath Salts she had purchased legally in the state attacked her own mother with a machete, thinking that she was a monster. The mother was also found to be high on Bath Salts.
- Students who use Adderall non-medically also commonly take central nervous system depressants such as pain relievers or tranquilizers, which puts them at even higher risk of dependence or abuse, to counteract the stimulant effects of the drug.
- Mild alcohol withdrawal symptoms are often chiefly emotional and can include anxiety, confusion, moodiness, nervousness, irritability, and depression.
Men - Big Creek, MississippiMen only drug treatment centers are similar to standard, co-ed treatment facilities except all the clients are male. These gender specific recovery facilities are helpful 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 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 rehab clients are counseled on these male specific issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid relapse once they complete the rehab program.