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  • Drug Overdose Facts
  • About 98% of alcohol that is consumed is processed by the liver, with the other two to ten percent being expelled through urine, breathing, or sweat.
  • Due to the fact that marijuana is the most used illicit drug in the nation, States which report high prevalence rates for any illicit drug also have high prevalence rates for past month use of marijuana.
  • GHB is currently in use recreationally as an alternative to Ecstasy and speed.
  • A gastric lavage is a common treatment that is utilized in cases of a drug overdose. During this treatment process, the stomach is washed out in order to be able to remove any traces of the drug so that it cannot be absorbed into the system.
  • According to a current government study that covered a 5-year period, the increasing number of opiate-related unintentional drug overdose deaths can be attributed to individuals who hop from doctor to doctor in order to get multiple prescriptions.
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Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women

When pregnant/postpartum women need drug treatment there are several factors unique to their situation that should 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 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 run six to nine months on average.

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