Facts
- Methadone maintenance treatment clinics have been hampered by government regulations that require most patients to come to the clinic a minimum of five days a week, making it difficult for individuals who are taking part in these programs to maintain employment.
- Studies indicate that the effects of acute doses of Ecstasy affect the areas of the brain involved in higher thought processes, raising concerns regarding possible long-term effects on both infrequent and regular users of Ecstasy.
- Opiate withdrawal symptoms are often described as similar to the flu but much worse and can cause aching, fever, sweating, shaking, or chills.
- The heroin found in the U.S. is produced in four distinct geographical areas: South America (Colombia), Southeast Asia (primarily Burma), Mexico, and Southwest Asia (principally Afghanistan).
Women - Utica, MichiganDrug rehabilitation programs for women are an excellent way for female addicts to deal with their addiction problems in an all-female setting. There are many benefits to attending a drug or alcohol rehab facility for women such as the fact that such programs cater to issues specific to their female clients. While receiving treatment in an all women drug rehab the client will also work on personal issues such as problems with their husbands, boyfriends and/or men in general. Most women drug addicts struggle with physical or sexual abuse from their past. Addressing these sensitive issues while in rehab will give the recovering woman the ability to confront her problems in a setting that is supportive and free from judgment.