Facts
- Vicodin increases levels of dopamine in the brain, which produces an intense euphoria or what is known as a high when it is abused.
- White is the typical racial profile for a methamphetamine addict; however rates of use of methamphetamine are also extremely high among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- Pharmacy diversion of OxyContin occurs when pharmacy employees steal the drug directly from the shelves, or when people make fraudulent prescriptions.
- Because central nervous system depressants work by slowing the brain's activity, when an individual stops taking the drug this activity can rebound and as part of withdrawal seizures can occur.
Mc Farlan, NC. - Other LanguagesAlthough trying to find a drug rehab to attend 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 found a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of delivering their services other languages during you or your loved one's time in 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. Frequently the rehab program will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.