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Drug Rehab Programs That Have Residential Beds For Clients Children category listings in Des Moines, Iowa:
  • House of Mercy
    House of Mercy is located at:

    1409 Clark Street
    Des Moines, IA. 50314
    515-643-6514

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Residential Beds For Client's Children, Criminal Justice Clients, ASL Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment Options: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

About Crystal Meth

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The use of this drug has been vastly on the increase because of its availability on the streets and the desired sensations that it produces. Today it has been move up from a class B drug to a class An and possession of this illegal drug can cause up to seven years imprisonment.
When crystal meth is taken by mouth, the effects may last 6 to 8 hours. When it is smoked or injected, the effects can last 10 to 12 hours.
A majority of meth addicts recover from their addiction with little to no follow up issues. However, over 25% of patients have psychotic symptoms lasting more than 6 months after they have stopped using meth.
There is an increase in the chance of birth defects and miscarriages if a mother uses meth while she is pregnant.
Crystal meth labs produce strong odors similar to that of nail polish remover. Meth cooks usually rent rooms paying cash, and always keep windows and doors closed or tinted for privacy. They often have items such as antifreeze; drain cleaner, filters, batteries, clear glass beakers and containers available.