Facts
- Short-acting prescription opioids cause a more severe and abrupt drug withdrawal because blood levels of the medication go up rapidly and come down rapidly.
- Methadone withdrawal is so burdensome to those who are addicted and dependent to it, that someone who is using it may think that they will be on it for the rest of their lives, or at least for many years.
- Studies of young and adolescent users of Ecstasy found that 43 percent were classified as dependant to the drug, as evidenced by continued use despite knowledge of physical or psychological harm, withdrawal effects, and tolerance.
- Long-term methamphetamine users often lose their ability to relate to others socially.
Bristol, TN. - Other LanguagesAlthough trying to find a drug rehab facility can seem like a difficult task, finding one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days many treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have found a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of delivering their services other languages during treatment. While 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. Frequently the facility will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.