Detox and Drug Addiction Articles
Articles from June 2009
- The Safety of Methadone Maintenance During Pregnancy
Everyone knows that using heroin while pregnant is an invitation to tragedy, but what's a bit less well-known is that quitting (or attempting to quit) heroin cold-turkey or without proper medical supervision can be more dangerous to your baby than continuing to use heroin. The good news is that there is a way for pregnant women to end their heroin addiction with limited withdrawal pain and little danger to their unborn children. This procedure, known as methadone maintenance treatment, is a scientifically tested, medically approved, supervised process that can change your life and save your child. more...
