Facts
- The withdrawal symptoms associated with amphetamines are magnified in chronic users who abruptly stop taking the drug, which is why it is recommended that individuals addicted to these drugs participate in a residential drug treatment program specializing in this type of withdrawal and addiction treatment.
- When a stimulant-dependent individual abstains from stimulant use, withdrawal symptoms, including depression, fatigue, insomnia, and loss of appetite, reflects a drop in neurotransmitter levels in the brain.
- Depression is a common withdrawal symptom that long-time amphetamine users will experience after cessation of use.
- Inhaling gasoline and paint thinners can cause brain damage, gait disturbances, hearing and vision loss and liver and kidney damage.
Etta, Mississippi - MenMen only drug rehab programs are similar to standard rehab facilities except all the participants are male. These gender specific treatment centers 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 often 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 drugs and alcohol once they leave the rehab program.