Facts
- It has been proven that drug rehab reduces costs associated with health and social costs of addiction, by far more than the cost of the treatment itself.
- Withdrawal from antipsychotic prescription medication can occur because the brain may need time to adjust to sudden cessation of the drug after prolonged use.
- 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.
- Mild forms of alcohol withdrawal can cause serious symptoms such as the shakes, seizures, and hallucinations, which commonly occur within 6-48 hours after the last drink.
Women - Pilot KnobDrug rehab programs for women provide a very good way for female substance abusers to handle their addiction problems in an all-female atmosphere. There are several benefits to attending a drug rehab center for women including the fact that such programs cater to issues specific to their female clients. While recovering from addiction 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 struggling with drug or alcohol addiction also struggle with physical or sexual abuse from their past. Resolving these delicate issues while in treatment will give the recovering woman the ability to confront her problems in a setting that is free of judgment and negativity.