Facts
- Party-going young adults abuse Xanax in combination with other drugs such as stimulants and cocaine, which are known as "Xannie poppers".
- Vicodin is a pharmaceutical drug which is a combination of two pain relievers; acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol; and hydrocodone, synthetic codeine.
- With the long term use of methadone some users may eventually develop respiratory issues, heart problems and liver and kidney problems which can turn into chronic and deadly conditions due to methadone addiction.
- 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.
Greenford - MenMen only drug rehab centers are comparable to standard, co-ed treatment facilities except all the clients are male. These gender specific recovery 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. The reasons men become addicted to drugs or alcohol is often different than women. The core issues that men struggle with when it comes to recovering from drug addiction are also different than women. While attending a men only drug treatment program participants are counseled on these distinct male issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid relapse once they leave treatment.