Men only drug rehabilitation programs are comparable to standard treatment programs except all the clients are male. These gender specific treatment 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. 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 clients are counseled on these distinct male issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid drugs and alcohol once they complete the recovery program.