Facts
- Chronic use of opioids can result in tolerance, which means that users must take higher doses to achieve the same effects. Long-term use also can lead to physical dependence and addiction; withdrawal can occur when an individual discontinues use of the dr
- Vicodin is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the world and has also become one of the most abused pharmaceutical drugs.
- Long term and excessive alcohol consumption causes liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells); pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas); various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus; high blood pressure; and psychological disorders.
- Methadone users who want to come off of the drug will typically benefit from gradual cessation followed by a drug-free drug rehabilitation program.
Edgewood, Kentucky - WomenDrug rehabilitation centers for women provide a very good way for female substance abusers to resolve their addiction problems in an all-female atmosphere. There are many benefits to attending a drug or alcohol rehab facility for women including the fact that such programs cater to issues specific to their female clients. While receiving treatment in an all women rehab facility 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. Resolving these delicate issues while in treatment will give the recovering woman the ability to face her problems in an atmosphere that is free of judgment and negativity.