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  • Eighties teen idol Corey Haim, who has reportedly battled drug addiction for years, died in March of 2010 of an accidental drug overdose. On the night of his death, he reportedly was having trouble breathing, but no one was aware that he had ingested drugs.
  • Cocaine in its hydrochloride salt form may be injected; swallowed; applied to oral, vaginal, or even rectal mucous membranes; or mixed with liquor. Cocaine is most commonly used by snorting or sniffing.
  • Ecstasy use is associated with overheating and dehydration which may cause the user to over-compensate by consuming large amounts of water while partying which can lead to water toxicity.
  • Abrupt cessation of Xanax only makes the original symptoms of anxiety and panic that the drug was originally prescribed for more apparent, which is commonly referred to a "rebound effect" and is one of the reasons the drug is so addictive.
  • For heroin addicts, craving and relapse may occur weeks and months after withdrawal symptoms are long gone.
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Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women

When pregnant/postpartum women need drug treatment there are several issues unique to their situation that must 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 typically requires facilities that are both individualized and flexible in their recovery plan. While the length of stay may vary depending on the woman's specific needs it is recognized that the longer a person participates in treatment the better their chance of a successful recovery. Many rehab facilities for pregnant/postpartum women run six to nine months on average.

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