Facts
- Methadone's life threatening side effects have occurred even in patients that were just starting to use methadone for pain control, and have also been observed in patients who have switched to methadone after being treated for pain with other strong narcotic pain relievers.
- PCP's effects can vary from person to person and dose to dose, mainly because of significant variations in amount and composition of active compounds.
- 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.
- More and more opiate users are turning to sniffing and smoking opiates instead of injection them, because of increased purity and the misconception that these forms of administration are safer.
Women - RieselDrug and alcohol rehab centers for women provide an excellent way for female addicts to handle their addiction issues in an all-female environment. There are several benefits to attending a drug or alcohol rehabilitation facility 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. Addressing these delicate issues while in treatment will give the recovering woman the capacity to confront her problems in an atmosphere that is supportive and free from judgment.