Facts
- Outlaw motorcycle clubs like the Hells Angels first controlled the illegal production of methamphetamine in the U.S., although production and distribution of the drug is now mainly controlled by Mexican criminal organizations.
- The methadone that is prescribed at clinics to help people that are trying to come off of heroin is usually in liquid form but is also available in tablets or in an injectable form.
- Seizures that occur as a result of benzodiazepine withdrawal typically last 30 seconds but can last up to a couple of minutes.
- The human body can only metabolize a certain amount of alcohol every hour, no matter how much alcohol is consumed at any given time, a process which can vary depending on a range of factors, including liver size and body mass.
Herreid, SD. - Other LanguagesWhile finding a drug rehab to attend can seem to be an overwhelming task, finding one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days a lot of treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have discovered a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of delivering their services other languages during you or your loved one's time in 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. Often the facility will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.