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- In 1997 there were a total of 16 million stimulant prescriptions dispensed by U.S. retail pharmacies. This number increased substantially in the years following with upwards of 45 million stimulant prescriptions dispensed by U.S. retail pharmacies in 2010.�''
- The over the counter drug dextromorphan acts on the same areas of the brain and central nervous system as the illicit drugs PCP and ketamine, and when taken in high doses can produce similar out-of-body experiences.
- When prescription drugs are taken over an extended period of time, especially when they are taken in high doses, individuals will develop tolerance which can lead to a need to take larger doses to maintain the same effects.
- The U.S. government has encouraged each state to initiate prescription drug monitoring programs that prevent individuals from obtaining multiple prescriptions for addictive drugs from different physicians.�'' Presently, 34 states have monitoring programs in operation.
Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for people in Templeton, MA. who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For an individual who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Templeton, MA. provides a safe haven where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehab process can slowly become at ease with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.
GAAMHA Inc is located at:
171 Graham Street
Gardner, MA. 1440
If you would like to contact GAAMHA Inc, you can reach them at 978-632-4574.
GAAMHA Inc offers the following treatment services: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Programs, Transitional Housing, Long-Term Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Services, Drug Treatment for Individuals with Hiv/Aids, Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Men
Payment forms accepted: Self Pay Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Payment Help
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