Facts
- Some private and employer-subsidized health plans provide coverage for drug rehab and its medical consequences.
- While treating opiate withdrawal through rapid opiate detoxification, the individual is monitored closely and a ventilator may be employed.
- Demerol addiction withdrawal symptoms usually last 7 to 10 days. Individuals who are unaware they have a Demerol addiction may respond to the pain of withdrawal by taking another dose of Demerol.
- Studies indicate that stimulation of opiate receptors as a result of opiate use results in feelings of reward, and activation of the pleasure circuit by causing greater amounts of dopamine to be released within the brain.
Chester - Other LanguagesWhile trying to find a drug rehab program can seem to be an overwhelming task, discovering one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days many treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have located a rehab 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 might be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Frequently the rehab program will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.