Facts
- Many young people who abuse inhalants to achieve a quick intoxication are unaware that using inhalants, even once, can cause serious health consequences.
- Studies indicate that active participation in drug treatment is an important component for achieving abstinence from drug use and can benefit even the most severely addicted individuals.
- One treatment approach that is used for managing opiate withdrawal is to treat the symptoms of the withdrawal with appropriate medication. Clondine, an antihypertensive drug, is sometimes used to reduce muscle pain and cramping.
- Therapeutic Communities often offer services which can help the individual reacclamate to society after drug rehab including employment training and other support services.
Other Languages - Meridian, New YorkAlthough finding a drug rehab to attend can seem like a difficult task, discovering one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today a lot of rehab facilities employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified a 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. Although they may not initially have the capability to provide their services in other languages they might be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Often the facility will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.