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  • A local doctor and nurse team in Wichita, Kansas have garnered national attention as they are accused of running a large-scale "pill mill" the led to the opiate-related drug overdose deaths of 68 patients.
  • Although national rates for hospital emergency department (ED) mentions of club drugs were low in 2002 (with none exceeding 2 mentions per 100,000 population) and no increases were measured from 2001 to 2002, significant increases in certain club drug mentions were apparent from 1995 to 2002. MDMA ED mentions, for example, increased from 421 in 1995 to 4,026 in 2002; and GHB ED mentions increased from 145 in 1995 to 3,330 in 2002.
  • Opiods have been reported to suppress activity in portions of the brain that control breathing; consequently, many individuals who experience a drug overdose from these types of drugs die because of a lack of oxygen reaching the body.
  • Individuals who have taken Valium or any benzodiazepine for an extended period of time and then suddenly stop can suffer from withdrawal symptoms which can lead to delirium and seizures.
  • A green tinge to the product may indicate that the hashish in question contains a large amount of leaf material.
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Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women

When pregnant/postpartum women need drug rehabilitation there are several concerns unique to their situation that must 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. Substance abuse rehabilitation for pregnant/postpartum women typically requires programs that are both individualized and flexible in their recovery plan. While 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 Ipswich, Massachusetts:

  • Laghey Health Behavioral Services
    9.3 miles from Ipswich, Massachusetts
    Laghey Health Behavioral Services is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at:

    298 Washington Street
    Gloucester, MA. 1930
    978-283-0296 x201

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Outpatient Treatment, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Specialized in Hearing Impaired Clients
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Spectrum Saugus
    14.4 miles from Ipswich, Massachusetts
    Spectrum Saugus is an Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    184 Broadway Street
    Saugus, MA. 1906
    781-233-1095

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Men Only, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Income Based Payment (Sliding Scale)