Facts
- Law enforcement officials report that heroin abusers are using OxyContin because the drug offers reliable strength and dosage levels.
- The possibility of a "bad trip" LSD trip can be reduced by taking the drug only when in a positive state of mind and in a relaxed environment.
- Rapid opiate detoxification to treat opiate withdrawal can be performed in a hospital or private clinic setting using a drug such as Naltrexone, an opiate antagonist that blocks opiate receptors and reverses the effects of opiates. Clonidine is administered at the same time to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.
- Opiates interfere with the transmission of pain messages in the spinal cord, preventing them from reaching the brain and resulting in pain relief.
Cato, New York - Other LanguagesWhile finding a drug rehab to attend can seem to be an overwhelming task, locating one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today a lot of programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have located a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of delivering their services other languages during treatment. Even though 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.