Facts
- Retail pharmacies dispensed 174 million prescriptions for prescription narcotic opioids in 2000 alone.
- OxyContin is illegally diverted for abuse in several ways including pharmacy diversion, "doctor shopping," and improper prescribing practices by physicians.
- Many heroin addicted individuals have an inability to honestly earn enough money to meet their drug needs which often leads to illegal activity to obtain the drug.
- Spouses and children are affected indirectly when cohabiting with an alcoholic, the effects of which can vary from being withdrawn to being enablers of the parent or spouse who is abusing alcohol.
Newark, California - Pregnant/Postpartum WomenToday, there are drug rehab facilities that are made to focus on specific groups such as pregnant/postpartum women. These rehab facilities cater to the needs of their clients and they address specific issues that are unique just to them. Treatment facilities for pregnant/postpartum women commonly provide individualized programs that incorporate a fair amount of flexibility into their treatment protocol. This ensures that the client's specific needs are addressed while maintaining close medical supervision. Many life skills and coping skills are also integrated into facilities developed for pregnant/postpartum women. The most successful pregnant/postpartum treatment centers have included "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.
- Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
7.4 miles from Newark, California
Addiction Research and Treatment Inc is located at:
795 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA. 94025
If you would like to contact Addiction Research and Treatment Inc, you can reach them at 650-324-1470.
Addiction Research and Treatment Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish, Other Languages
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
- Service League of San Mateo County
8.4 miles from Newark, California
Service League of San Mateo County is located at:
3789 Hoover Street
Redwood City, CA. 94063
If you would like to contact Service League of San Mateo County, you can reach them at 650-363-8735.
Service League of San Mateo County offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance