Facts
- The findings of a recent 10-year follow-up study regarding the relationship between marijuana use and the development of psychosis over time found that marijuana use was a risk factor for the prevalence of psychotic symptoms.
- The morning after an alcohol binge, the body's organs try to make up for their own water loss by taking it from the brain causing the brain to decrease in size and pull on the membranes that connect the brain to the skull, resulting in pain.
- School kids in the UK as young as eight years old drink alcohol, causing difficulties in maintaining the concentration levels in the classrooms due to hangovers.
- Many parents are appropriately concerned about illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and LSD but often ignore the dangers posed to their children from common household products that contain volatile solvents or aerosols.
Pregnant/Postpartum Women - East Meredith, New YorkToday, there are drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers that are made to focus on specific groups such as pregnant/postpartum women. These rehab centers are specifically tailored to the needs of their clients and they address specific issues that are unique just to them. Treatment centers for pregnant/postpartum women typically provide individualized programs that incorporate a good amount of flexibility into their treatment protocol. This ensures that the client's specific needs are met while maintaining close medical supervision. Many life skills and coping skills are also incorporated into programs developed for pregnant/postpartum women. The most successful pregnant/postpartum rehab programs have integrated "household" chores (cleaning, cooking, etc.) into their curriculum so that taking care of their babies and small children goes more smoothly once they leave treatment.