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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Compared to cocaine, methamphetamine causes a more than 3-fold release of dopamine in the brain.
  • The seed of the drug overdose epidemic in the United States were planted long ago by physician's well-meaning attempts at mitigating their patients suffering, and because of the aggressive sales campaigns by pharmaceutical companies.
  • During 2010, there was an estimated 6,600 initiates new non-medical prescription drugs users in the U.S.
  • Individuals addicted to Fentanyl can expect to experience withdrawal symptoms including cold sweats, diarrhea, insomnia, muscle pain and bone pain, restlessness, involuntary leg movements, vomiting and nausea, severe stomach cramps, excessive sweating, chills, goose bumps, dilated pupils, runny nose and eyes, depression and loss of appetite.
  • A study of gay men in the San Francisco Bay Area concluded that gay males who participated in circuit party weekends and also used methamphetamine were more than twice as likely to have unprotected anal sex during the same time period with a partner whose HIV status was unknown or different from theirs.
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Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women

When pregnant/postpartum women need substance abuse treatment there are a number of concerns unique to their situation that should be addressed. This particular 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. Recovery for pregnant/postpartum women typically requires programs that are both individualized and flexible in their recovery plan. Although the length of stay may vary depending on the woman's particular needs it is recognized that the longer a person stays in treatment the better their chance of a successful recovery. Many programs for pregnant/postpartum women can run long-term for six months or more.

Caters to Pregnant and Postpartum Women category listings in Andrews AFB, Maryland:

  • Children and Parents Program
    5.2 miles from Andrews AFB, Maryland
    Children and Parents Program is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    501 Hampton Park Boulevard
    Capitol Heights, MD. 20743
    301-324-2872

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Men Only, Dui/Dwi Offender Programs, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Income Based Payment (Sliding Scale)