Facts
- Nearly 14 million persons are affected by alcoholism in the U.S. alone, not including family, friends and others additionally affected by the actions of alcoholics.
- Withdrawal symptoms from hypnotic drugs such as barbiturates and benzodiazepines include shakiness and tremor, nervousness and anxiety, panic, hyperactivity and increased reflexes, rapid heart rate, and epileptic seizures and death in the most severe cases.
- The severity and duration of Vicodin withdrawal symptoms can vary, depending on the dosage and length of time the individual has been using the drug.
- Some Ecstasy users experience forceful clenching of the teeth as a result of using the drug, and individuals at clubs have been known to chew on pacifiers to relieve some of the tension.
Morris - MenMen only drug rehabilitation centers are comparable to standard, co-ed rehab centers except all the clients are male. These gender specific treatment programs are beneficial for men because they are able to share past traumatic memories in an environment 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 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 drugs and alcohol once they leave the rehab program.