Facts
- Opiate users spend the vast majority of their time obtaining opiates and recovering from its effects, give up other pursuits for the sake of drug use.
- Demerol addiction withdrawal symptoms usually last 7 to 10 days. Individuals who are unaware they have a Demerol addiction may respond to the pain of withdrawal by taking another dose of Demerol.
- Ketamine hydrochloride, also known as Ketamine is a substance that is a fast-acting dissociative anesthetic which is used on both animals and humans in medical settings.
- There is no physical withdrawal from Crack or Cocaine as there is with other drugs such as heroin. The withdrawal symptoms are more of a psychological nature rather than physical including an intense hunger, irritability, fatigue, long but disturbed sleep
Central - MenMen only drug rehab programs are similar to standard, co-ed rehab facilities except all the participants are male. These gender specific recovery facilities are beneficial 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 typically 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 male specific issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid drugs and alcohol once they leave treatment.