Facts
- Methadone's life threatening side effects have occurred even in patients that were just starting to use methadone for pain control, and have also been observed in patients who have switched to methadone after being treated for pain with other strong narcotic pain relievers.
- Valium is a central nervous system depressant, so can also affect an individual's ability to drive safely.
- It is always recommended that individuals intending to come off of Adderall do so under medical supervision or under the supervision of detox professionals, such as at a drug detox facility or drug rehab facility.
- Street dealers often promote methadone as a heroin alternative, which has caused sales of methadone on the street to escalate significantly.
Men - Black River FallsMen only drug rehabilitation centers are similar to standard rehab programs except all the participants 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. What drives men to experiment and become addicted to drugs or alcohol is usually 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 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.