Facts
- Methadone users who are pregnant are at risk of premature labor or having a miscarriage if they abruptly stop using the drug, and many women choose to continue using methadone throughout their pregnancy to minimize these risks.
- A fever associated with drug withdrawal can occur among people who have been addicted to various substances, or even after a period of intense substance use. Fever symptoms may range from mild to severe.
- PCP is cheap and easy to manufacture, and individuals who produce the drug can put it in a variety of medicines or capsules.
- Research indicates that when compared with individuals not involved in drug abuse and addiction, substance-abusing employees are more likely to change jobs more often, be tardy or absent from work, be less productive, be involved in more accidents, file workers' compensation claims
Gays and Lesbians - Bridgeport, MI.Gays and lesbians who develop problems with drugs and alcohol have the option of going to a drug treatment center that is specially intended for them. Deciding to go to one of these programs is an excellent first step towards recovery. During rehabilitation recovering addicts not only address their issues with drugs and/or alcohol but also handle other emotional and personal problems they are struggling with. Gays and Lesbians in treatment examine how their destructive behavior was a result of inner feelings left unresolved. Counseling and/or therapy aids in resolving issues with isolation, shame, feelings of rejection, discomfort in one's own skin, etc. Once treatment is complete they will be able to feel more secure about who they are and be able to live happily without the desire to use drugs.