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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • In 1970 methamphetamine was first labeled as a Schedule II drug in the U.S., the highest level of control for drugs which are also recognized as having legitimate medical use.
  • Emergency rooms in the U.S. in 2002 reported more than 42,000 crack-related cases, which was up from the approximately 34,000 cases reported in 1995.
  • Animal studies have concluded that exposure to high doses of Ecstasy for 4 days produced brain damage that could still be seen 6 to 7 years later.
  • Heroin is derived from morphine which is a derivative of opium, a naturally occurring substance that is extracted from the seedpod of the opium poppy.
  • Each 1lb batch of methamphetamine produced results in an estimated six pounds of toxic waste.
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Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women

When pregnant/postpartum women need substance abuse rehabilitation there are a number of issues unique to their situation that need to be addressed. This distinct 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. Although the program duration may vary depending on the woman's particular needs it is understood that the longer a person stays in treatment the better their chance of lasting sobriety. Many rehab facilities for pregnant/postpartum women run six to nine months on average.

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