Facts
- Severe depression can result from stopping use of anabolic steroids; this condition can be life-threatening if the individual is depressed enough to commit suicide or harm themselves.
- Some methamphetamine users will experience a mental depression associated with withdrawal that lasts longer than the acute symptoms and is more severe than that of cocaine withdrawal.
- Other major side effects which are commonly reported by fentanyl users include diarrhea, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, somnolence, weakness, and sweating and, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, anorexia and weight loss, dizziness, nervousness, hallucinations, anxiety, depression, flu-like symptoms, indigestion, shortness of breath, hypoventilation, apnea, and urinary retention.
- Rates of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome amongst Blacks are seven times higher than their White counterparts, although more Blacks than Whites abstain from drinking.
Pregnant/Postpartum Women - Hardwick, VT.Today, there are drug rehabilitation centers that are created to focus on specific drug addicted groups such as pregnant/postpartum women. These treatment programs are specifically tailored to the needs of their clients and they address specific issues that are unique just to them. Rehab programs for pregnant/postpartum women often offer individualized programs that incorporate a great 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 rehabilitation centers 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.