Facts
- The most recent national and state surveys indicate that inhalant abuse reaches its peak at some point during the sixth through the ninth grades.
- When the brain is given a dose of fentanyl, it raises the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that trigger a state of euphoria and relaxation which is why it is sometimes abused to get high.
- Most Dilaudid users who are unable to obtain legitimate prescriptions resort to what has been termed "doctor shopping", a method by which they will see as many doctors it takes to obtain more of the drug in order to feed their addiction.
- Physicians should identify the need for drug rehab in their patients and make appropriate referrals through the widespread use of screening, brief intervention and referral to drug rehab facilities.
Alix, Arkansas - Other LanguagesAlthough searching for a drug rehab program can seem like a difficult task, discovering one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today many rehab facilities employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have located a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of providing their services other languages during treatment. Although they may not initially have the capability to offer their services in other languages they may be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Often the rehab program will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.