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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • High rates of current illicit drug use among individuals aged 50-59 is primarily due to the aging baby boomer generation who typically have higher rates of illicit drug use.
  • Abuse of stimulants such as Adderall can cause also many life-threatening and dangerous side effects because of their effects on the heart and central nervous system, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
  • Treatment for a drug overdose is always dependent on knowing which type of drug has been ingested; therefore, it is important that the emergency medical team has as much information as possible, concerning the incident.
  • A gastric lavage is a common treatment that is utilized in cases of a drug overdose. During this treatment process, the stomach is washed out in order to be able to remove any traces of the drug so that it cannot be absorbed into the system.
  • Ecstasy produces its effect in individuals by increasing the activity levels of at least three neurotransmitters in the brain: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinepherine.
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Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women

When pregnant/postpartum women need drug or alcohol rehabilitation there are a number of factors unique to their situation that need to be addressed. This specific group of addicted persons faces not only the personal shame of their addiction but also the reality of what their unhealthy choices may have caused their children. Substance abuse rehabilitation for pregnant/postpartum women typically requires programs that are both individualized and flexible in their treatment plan. While the program duration may vary depending on the woman's specific needs it is understood that the longer a person participates in treatment the better their chance of lasting sobriety. Many rehab facilities for pregnant/postpartum women can run long-term for six months or more.

Caters to Pregnant and Postpartum Women category listings in Purcellville, Virginia:

  • ARS of Virginia LLC
    22.6 miles from Purcellville, Virginia
    ARS of Virginia LLC is a Drug Abuse Rehab Facility that is located at:

    210 Front Royal Pike
    Winchester, VA. 22602
    540-545-8794

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket)