Facts
- Use of amphetamines can cause an individual to behave in a bizarre, repetitive fashion and many become hostile and aggressive.
- When methadone is used to help an individual avoid opiate withdrawal symptoms, doses of methadone are administered every four to six hours and are slowly decreased until withdrawal symptoms have disappeared, then dosages are discontinued. It is likely that the individual will become dependent to Methadone however and the individual should research all options before choosing this one.
- Once someone is addicted to crystal meth, kicking the addiction is said to be almost impossible without intervention.
- Long-term heavy drinking can accelerate the development of age-related postural instability, increasing the likelihood of falls.
United, PA. - MenMen only drug treatment centers are comparable to standard, co-ed rehab facilities except all the participants are male. These gender specific treatment programs are helpful for men because they are able to participate with recovery 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 treatment program participants are counseled on these male specific issues and are given the education they need on how to avoid drugs and alcohol once they complete the recovery program.