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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • Drug-induced changes in brain function directly affects the way an addicted individual exerts control over the impulse to use drugs despite the negative consequences-the defining characteristic of drug addiction.
  • Homeowners are often a target for individuals who are seeking to steal prescription drugs, with owners and real estate agents increasingly reporting prescription drugs missing from medicine cabinets after open houses.
  • Individuals who abuse drugs can be prone to infection, as both drug effects and withdrawal symptoms may mask the need for urgent treatment for another condition.
  • Ecstasy users who become nauseas risk damaging the lining of their stomach and esophagus as a result of severe vomiting as well as internal bleeding.
  • According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during 2009, drug overdoses exceeded motor vehicle accidents, killing at over 37,000 people nationwide.
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Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women

When pregnant/postpartum women need substance abuse rehabilitation there are several factors unique to their situation that must 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. Substance abuse rehabilitation for pregnant/postpartum women typically requires programs 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 recognized that the longer a person stays 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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