Facts
- The most common method of administration of morphine in clinical settings is injection for preoperative sedation, as a supplement to anesthesia, and for analgesia.
- Withdrawal from Valium is typically conducted in a medical setting or drug detox facility to reduce any risks associated with benzodiazepine withdrawal.
- Rapid opiate detoxification to treat opiate withdrawal can be performed in a hospital or private clinic setting using a drug such as Naltrexone, an opiate antagonist that blocks opiate receptors and reverses the effects of opiates. Clonidine is administered at the same time to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.
- Short term use of amphetamines can easily start long term systematic abuse, with some speed addicts having habits lasting over twenty years.
Women - PlymouthDrug treatment programs for women are an excellent way for female substance abusers to address their addiction issues in an all-female atmosphere. There are several advantages to attending a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program for women such as the fact that such programs cater to issues specific to their female clients. While receiving treatment in an all women rehab facility the client will also deal with personal issues such as problems with their husbands, boyfriends and/or men in general. Most women drug addicts struggle with physical or sexual abuse from their past. Resolving these sensitive issues while in treatment will give the recovering woman the ability to face her problems in a setting that is supportive and free from judgment.