Facts
- Sudden cessation after prolonged use or abuse of high doses of central nervous system depressants can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms.
- Lortab withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, intense pain in the body, tremors, excessive sweating, anxiety, insomnia, muscle cramps with spasms, body chills, goose bumps, paranoia, agitated and aggressive behavior, increased heart rate, hyperactivity, dilated pupils, runny nose and eyes, depression and loss of appetite.
- The individual who has become physically as well as psychologically dependent on heroin will experience heroin addiction withdrawal with an abrupt discontinuation of use or even a decrease in their daily amount of heroin taken.
- Use of steroids among male high school students that are in the 8th and 10th grades is on the rise.
Women - NobletonDrug rehab facilities for women provide a very good way for female substance abusers to address their addiction issues in an all-female setting. There are several advantages to attending a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center for women such as the fact that such programs cater to issues specific to their female clients. While receiving treatment in an all women treatment program the client will also address 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. Dealing with these delicate issues while in rehab will give the recovering woman the capacity to confront her problems in an environment that is free of judgment and negativity.