Facts
- Morphine withdrawal can last anywhere from 5 to 10 days while withdrawal from methadone may take weeks or months.
- Methadone has an extremely high risk of physical dependence, and when not taken daily users will experience very painful withdrawal symptoms.
- Of all of the illicit drug and/or heavy alcohol users in the nation, 43 percent of Americans report using only an illicit drug, 42 percent report using only alcohol heavily, and 16 percent report using both illicit drugs and alcohol heavily.
- Xanax and other addictive prescription drugs have found their way to the streets where drug dealers push them on individuals who want to get high.
Oneida, New York - Other LanguagesAlthough searching for a drug rehab to attend can seem like a difficult task, locating one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today a lot of programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of delivering their services other languages during treatment. Although they may not initially have the capability to offer 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.