Facts
- Research indicates that past year LSD use rate among young adults was over 3% for males and slightly over 1% for females;
- White is the typical racial profile for a methamphetamine addict; however rates of use of methamphetamine are also extremely high among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- Many young Americans think that Ecstasy is a safe drug to use, although many scientific studies of the drug of have confirmed a much different picture and Ecstasy in fact dangerous and use carries risk of dependence and addiction.
- The current availability of high-concentration Morphine preparations reflects the use of this drug for chronic pain management in opiate-tolerant patients.
Bushnell, IL. - WomenDrug treatment programs for women are an excellent way for female addicts to deal with their addiction problems in an all-female environment. There are several advantages to attending a drug or alcohol rehabilitation facility for women including 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 deal with 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. Resolving these delicate issues while in treatment will give the recovering woman the capacity to face her problems in a setting that is free of judgment and negativity.