Facts
- When Coca was first introduced the alkaloid cocaine was isolated, and it was used in medicine for its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic. The result was addiction and dependency to cocaine and its use in medicine was discontinued.
- A closely observed, medically managed detoxification gives an individual going through withdrawal a much better chance at a safe and tolerable withdrawal experience.
- Studies indicate that the average concentration of the major psychoactive substance in marijuana products, THC, is currently at higher levels than it was 10 to 15 years ago.
- Recent studies conclude that Ecstasy use significantly raises the user's risk for acute physical harm, the propensity for physical and psychological dependency, and negative familial and societal impacts.
Oden, Arkansas - Native American Or Alaska Native LanguagesThere are specialized drug rehabilitation programs that offer their services in Native American or Alaska native languages. These rehabilitation programs offer the same quality treatment to all their clients while also providing all counseling/therapy, questionnaires, enrollment documents and educational materials in the client's native language. The staff at the drug rehabilitation facility will likely be bilingual and able to communicate in English or their Native American or Alaska native languages. The overall goal of all rehab programs is to return the client to their friends, family and community drug-free and able to stand on their own two feet. Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a challenging process, but one that will change the addicts life in ways they cannot imagine until they experience lasting sobriety.