Men only drug rehab facilities are comparable to standard, co-ed rehab centers except all the participants are male. These gender specific recovery facilities 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 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 complete the rehab program.