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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Approximately 60% of the people who experienced a deadly drug overdose using pharmaceuticals did not have documented prescriptions for the medications.
  • A person who is experiencing an Ativan overdose, may exhibit confusion, shakiness, slow pulse rate, slurred speech, staggering, drowsiness, muscle weakness, coma or seizures.
  • Crack is cocaine hydrochloride powder which is processed to form a rock crystal that is then usually smoked.
  • In the United States, there is currently a growing concern regarding the increase of Ritalin overdoses in small children; most of these cases were due to caregivers unintentionally giving patients excessive amounts of this medication.
  • A Georgia man under the influence of Bath Salts recently dialed 911 and told the operator that he was going to extract his own liver with a mechanical pencil.
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Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women

When pregnant/postpartum women need substance abuse treatment there are several concerns 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. Recovery for pregnant/postpartum women often requires programs that are both individualized and flexible in their treatment plan. While the length of stay may vary depending on the woman's specific 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.

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