Toll Free Assessment
866-720-3784
Drug Rehab Treatment Centers

Massachusetts/MA/lawrence/massachusetts Treatment Centers

in Massachusetts/MA/lawrence/massachusetts

There are a total of drug treatment centers listed under the category in massachusetts/MA/lawrence/massachusetts. If you have a facility that is part of the category you can contact us to share it on our website. Additional information about these listings in Massachusetts/MA/lawrence/massachusetts is available by phoning our toll free rehab helpline at 866-720-3784.

Rehabilitation Categories

We have carefully sorted the drug rehab centers in massachusetts/MA/lawrence/massachusetts. Filter your search for a treatment program or facility with specific categories. You may also find a resource using our addiction treatment search. For additional information on massachusetts/MA/lawrence/massachusetts drug rehab please phone our toll free helpline.

Drug Facts

  • Alcoholism has been found to be genetically inherited in some families.
  • 90% of people are exposed to illegal substance before the age of 18.
  • Medial drugs include prescription medication, cold and allergy meds, pain relievers and antibiotics.
  • Stimulants are found in every day household items such as tobacco, nicotine and daytime cough medicine.
  • GHB is a popular drug at teen parties and "raves".
  • Oxycodone comes in a number of forms including capsules, tablets, liquid and suppositories. It also comes in a variety of strengths.
  • Marijuana is just as damaging to the lungs and airway as cigarettes are, leading to bronchitis, emphysema and even cancer.
  • Methadone is a synthetic opioid analgesic (painkiller) used to treat chronic pain.
  • The most dangerous stage of methamphetamine abuse occurs when an abuser has not slept in 3-15 days and is irritable and paranoid. This behavior is referred to as 'tweaking,' and the user is known as the 'tweaker'.
  • The National Institute of Justice research shows that, compared with traditional criminal justice strategies, drug treatment and other costs came to about $1,400 per drug court participant, saving the government about $6,700 on average per participant.
  • Steroids can also lead to certain tumors and liver damage leading to cancer, according to studies conducted in the 1970's and 80's.
  • Most heroin is injected, creating additional risks for the user, who faces the danger of AIDS or other infection on top of the pain of addiction.
  • Oxycodone is as powerful as heroin and affects the nervous system the same way.
  • In Utah, more than 95,000 adults and youths need substance-abuse treatment services, according to the Utah Division of Substance and Mental Health 2007 annual report.
  • Crack causes a short-lived, intense high that is immediately followed by the oppositeintense depression, edginess and a craving for more of the drug.
  • Effective drug abuse treatment engages participants in a therapeutic process, retains them in treatment for a suitable length of time, and helps them to maintain abstinence over time.
  • Women abuse alcohol and drugs for different reasons than men do.
  • People who use heroin regularly are likely to develop a physical dependence.
  • Methamphetamine is an illegal drug in the same class as cocaine and other powerful street drugs.
  • Other psychological symptoms include manic behavior, psychosis (losing touch with reality) and aggression, commonly known as 'Roid Rage'.

Free non-judgmental advice at

866-720-3784