Men only drug rehab programs are comparable to standard, co-ed treatment centers except all the clients are male. These gender specific treatment programs are helpful for men because they are able to participate with recovery 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 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.