Facts
- Severe side effects associated with use of Opana may include slow heartbeat, shallow breathing, cold and clammy skin, confusion, uncoordinated muscle movements, light-headedness, abnormal thinking, inability to urinate, memory loss, insomnia, severe weakness, fainting, convulsions, seizures and death.
- The human liver combines cocaine and alcohol to produce a third substance, cocaethylene, which intensifies the effects of the drug. Cocaethylene is associated with a greater risk of sudden death than just crack cocaine.
- Research indicates that when compared with individuals not involved in drug abuse and addiction, substance-abusing employees are more likely to change jobs more often, be tardy or absent from work, be less productive, be involved in more accidents, file workers' compensation claims
- It is a common practice for methamphetamine addicted individuals to exchange sex for money or drugs, creating another risk factor for acquiring and transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Pregnant/Postpartum Women - Cardington, OH.Today, there are drug rehab programs that are created to focus on specific drug addicted groups such as pregnant/postpartum women. These rehab programs cater to the needs of their clients and they address specific issues that are unique just to them. Rehab centers for pregnant/postpartum women typically offer individualized programs that incorporate a great amount of flexibility into their treatment protocol. This ensures that the client's specific needs are addressed while maintaining close medical supervision. Many life skills are also integrated into facilities designed for pregnant/postpartum women. The most effective pregnant/postpartum rehab programs 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.