Men only drug rehabilitation facilities are similar to standard, co-ed rehab facilities except all the clients are male. These gender specific recovery programs are beneficial for men because they are able to share past traumatic memories in an atmosphere where they can feel free of judgment and having to maintain a tough exterior at all times. The reasons men become addicted to drugs or alcohol is often 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 leave the rehab program.