Why Trust Four Winds Recovery Center?

Our gender-specific approach recognizes that men face unique challenges in addiction recovery. Our specialized programming for men includes:

Addressing Male Socialization and Expectations

We help men explore how cultural expectations regarding masculinity may have influenced their substance use patterns and recovery barriers, creating space to develop healthier masculine identities.

Trauma-Informed Care for Men

Our trauma therapy incorporates evidence-based techniques to help men gain insight into how traumatic experiences have impacted their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and beliefs.

Male-Specific Psychoeducational Groups

These groups provide essential information about addiction while giving men the opportunity to share experiences and learn from one another in a non-judgmental environment.

Building Brotherhood in Recovery

We cultivate strong bonds among program participants, creating a community of mutual support that continues beyond formal treatment.

Practical Life Skills Development

Our program emphasizes practical skills that support sustainable recovery, including:

• Financial management

• Career development

• Healthy relationship building

• Effective communication

• Stress management

• Time management

• Self-care practices

These concrete skills help men rebuild lives damaged by addiction and create stable foundations for ongoing recovery.

Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction

Individuals struggling with substance use disorder often require specialized addiction rehab that addresses not only drug use but also any co-occurring disorder that may be present.

Our comprehensive approach ensures that both addiction and underlying mental health issues are treated together for the best chance at lasting recovery.

Prescription drug addiction affects countless individuals in Atlanta and throughout Georgia, crossing all demographic and socioeconomic boundaries.

However, men often experience unique patterns of prescription drug abuse and face specific barriers to seeking treatment.

Common prescription drugs of abuse:

• Opioid Pain Medications like oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), and fentanyl are powerful pain relievers that can create intense physical dependence and addiction. Many men begin using these medications legitimately following injuries or surgeries, but develop problematic use patterns over time.

• Anti-Anxiety Medications and Sedatives, which fall into the category of Benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), and clonazepam (Klonopin), are commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia. These medications can produce dependence within weeks of regular use and present dangerous withdrawal syndromes.

• Stimulant Medications like amphetamine (Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin), typically prescribed for ADHD, are increasingly misused for their performance-enhancing and euphoric effects. Men may initially use these drugs to improve work performance or study capabilities.

Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Addiction

Recognizing prescription drug addiction is crucial for early intervention. The signs may vary depending on the specific medication being misused, but several common indicators exist across different classes of prescription drugs.

Physical Indicators

• Changes in sleep patterns (insomnia or excessive sleeping)

• Constricted or dilated pupils (depending on the drug)

• Unexplained weight loss or gain

• Slurred speech or impaired coordination

• Decreased attention to personal hygiene

• Unusual fatigue or hyperactivity

• Constipation (common with opioids)

• Nausea and vomiting

Behavioral Changes

• Doctor shopping (visiting multiple physicians to obtain multiple prescriptions)

• Taking higher doses than prescribed

• Defensive behavior when questioned about medication use

• Stealing or forging prescriptions

• Financial difficulties due to spending on medications

• Social withdrawal and isolation

• Decreased performance at work or school

• Neglecting responsibilities and relationships

• Continued use despite negative consequences

Psychological Effects

• Mood swings or emotional instability

• Increased anxiety or depression

• Irritability and agitation

• Paranoia or confusion

• Decreased motivation

• Memory problems

• Preoccupation with obtaining and using the medication