Facts
- Methamphetamine use causes increased wakefulness and physical activity, rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure and body temperature.
- Opana overdose will often result in the following symptoms: pinpoint pupils, stupor, difficult or slow breathing, slowed pulse, nausea, vomiting, constipation, flaccid muscles, low blood pressure, extreme fatigue, blue fingernails and lips, spasms of the stomach or intestinal tract, palpitations, coma, apnea, circulatory collapse, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac arrest or death.
- Studies of pregnant mothers who use amphetamines during pregnancy indicate that the newborn infants experience withdrawal symptoms after birth.
- There were nearly 2 million treatment admissions for alcoholism in 2006, accounting for all facilities that report to state administrative data systems, making the actual number greater.
Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days or Less) - Rio Medina, TexasA residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) program offers care 24 hours a day 7 days a week for an average of 30 days (or less) depending on the treatment center. The clients stay at the rehab facility and are ensured a completely alcohol and drug-free environment for the duration of their recovery process. While in treatment they tackle their complications with drug and/or alcohol addiction while studying how to go about their life without turning to drugs to resolve their problems. When the person has finished their residential short-term treatment, they generally continue their recovery process by going into outpatient treatment, attending meetings, therapy or counseling. Heavily addicted people who have a long history of substance abuse will benefit from dwelling at a sober living home after they complete treatment. This will help them solidify their new found sobriety and give them strength and support.