Facts
- OxyContin is in the drug class known as opioids, which are made from substances found in opium or are synthetic classes of drugs that act like morphine, and are the most effective pain relievers available.
- PCP users may experience feelings of invulnerability and exaggerated strength, and some users may become severely disoriented, violent, or suicidal.
- Some gender-specific side effects caused by anabolic steroid use among teenage females are growth of facial hair, changes in or cessation of the menstrual cycle, enlargement of the clitoris, and a deepened voice.
- The brains of Ecstasy users who experience serotonin depletion because of their Ecstasy will take a significant amount of time to restore the level of serotonin needed to perform important physiological and psychological functions.
Chicken, AK. - MenMen only drug rehabilitation programs are similar to standard rehab programs except all the clients are male. These gender specific recovery centers are beneficial for men because they are able to participate with recovery in an atmosphere 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 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 the recovery program.