Facts
- The cost of cleanup of an average methamphetamine lab is about $5,000, but can cost up to $100,000.
- The human body can only metabolize a certain amount of alcohol every hour, no matter how much alcohol is consumed at any given time, a process which can vary depending on a range of factors, including liver size and body mass.
- The abuse of prescription drugs such as OxyContin is responsible for a great deal of health care fraud, such as corrupt physicians writing prescriptions for OxyContin for nonexistent injuries. The patient in this circumstance will often use a portion of the prescribed pills and then sell the rest for a substantial profit.
- Short-term effects of marijuana use may include euphoria, distorted perceptions, memory impairment, and difficulty thinking and solving problems.
Women - Camden, IllinoisDrug and alcohol treatment centers for women are an excellent way for female substance abusers to deal with their addiction issues in an all-female setting. There are several advantages 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 recovering from addiction 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 struggling with drug or alcohol addiction also struggle with physical or sexual abuse from their past. Addressing these sensitive issues while in treatment will give the recovering woman the ability to face her problems in an environment that is free of judgment and negativity.