Facts
- Out of the estimated 205,400 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009, almost three quarters (69.2%) involved multiple drugs.
- Smoking freebase cocaine creates a more powerful effect more rapidly, but it is also more dangerous because the safe dose can easily be exceeded.
- Some of the health consequences in teens associated with anabolic steroid abuse include: musculoskeletal system effects, permanent termination of growth in teens, infections from injection sites, and potentially fatal inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
- 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.
Pregnant/Postpartum Women - Pe Ell, WashingtonToday, there are drug treatment facilities that are made to focus on specific drug addicted groups such as pregnant/postpartum women. These rehab centers cater to the needs of their clients and they address specific issues that are unique just to them. Treatment programs for pregnant/postpartum women often provide individualized programs that incorporate a fair 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 are also integrated into programs designed for pregnant/postpartum women. The most successful pregnant/postpartum treatment facilities 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 the rehab program.