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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • The substances that are most commonly detected in drug overdose post-mortem examinations are opiates, but they are not usually the only substance that is found in the body.
  • Between 1997 and 2007, the milligram per person use of prescription opioids among Americans increased from 74 milligrams to 369 milligrams, an increase of 402 percent.
  • In 2008 the average age of first use of heroin in the U.S. was 23.4 years.
  • In certain people, an interaction that could result in a potentially fatal overdose can take place when alcohol is mixed with cough medicines that contain dextromethorphan; unfortunately, there is no possible way to predict who will experience this particular, life-threatening interaction, and who will not.
  • Individuals who are high on Ecstasy may take too much of the drug at once as a result of being disoriented and confused which can cause a deadly overdose.
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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 should 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 facilities 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 understood that the longer a person stays 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 North Brunswick, New Jersey:

  • New Brunswick Counseling Center
    4 miles from North Brunswick, New Jersey
    New Brunswick Counseling Center is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    320 Suydam Street
    New Brunswick, NJ. 8901
    732-246-4025

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Detoxification, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Dui/Dwi Offender Programs, Criminal Justice Client Programs, Spanish Services, Other Language Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage
  • Center for Great Expectations
    5.4 miles from North Brunswick, New Jersey
    Center for Great Expectations is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility that is located at:

    19 Dellwood Lane
    Somerset, NJ. 8873
    732-247-7003

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Residential Long-Term Treatment that is 30 days or longer, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Residential Beds For Clients with Children
    Payment Options: Payment Assistance (based on Facility)