Facts
- Many school districts in the United States have begun to test for abuse of illicit drugs, including steroids, and studies are currently underway to determine whether such testing reduces drug abuse.
- Research indicates that individuals who enter drug rehab under legal pressure have similar outcomes as those who enter treatment voluntarily.
- The age range with the highest number of substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State data systems in2008 was the 25-29 group at 14.8 percent, followed by those 20-24 at 14.4 percent and those 40-44 at 12.6 percent.
- Over 30 percent (658,263) of all drug abuse emergency room visits in 2009 involved the use of alcohol, either alone or in combination with another drug.
Mount Morris - Other LanguagesAlthough searching for a drug rehab program can seem like a difficult task, discovering one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days a lot of rehab facilities employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of delivering their services other languages during 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 rehab program will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.