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  • Amphetamines pass through into breast milk and individuals who use them after giving birth are advised to avoid breastfeeding.
  • 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.
  • Heroin is currently listed in the U.S. as a Schedule I drug in the Controlled Substances Act because of its potential for abuse and its lack of accepted medical use.
  • Crack cocaine users often increase their dose in an attempt to intensify and prolong the effects of the drug, but this can also increase the risk of adverse psychological or physiological effects.
  • Crushing Ambien in order to snort or inject the drug, leads to the rapid release of the medication into the bloodstream; additionally, using the drug in this manner greatly increases the user's risk of a potentially fatal Ambien overdose.
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Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women

When pregnant/postpartum women need substance abuse treatment there are numerous issues 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. Substance abuse rehabilitation for pregnant/postpartum women often requires facilities that are both individualized and flexible in their recovery plan. While the program duration 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 lasting sobriety. Many programs for pregnant/postpartum women can run long-term for six months or more.

Caters to Pregnant and Postpartum Women category listings in New Milford, Connecticut:

  • New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc
    New Era Rehabilitation Center Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center that is located at:

    3851 Main Street
    Bridgeport, CT. 6606
    203-372-3333

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Detox for Methadone, 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, Spanish Services
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, Medicare Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance