Facts
- The human liver combines cocaine and alcohol to produce a third substance, cocaethylene, which intensifies the effects of the drug. Cocaethylene is associated with a greater risk of sudden death than just crack cocaine.
- Marijuana withdrawal produces both physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms, and it can be difficult to overcome the cravings which often results in relapse.
- Opana overdose will often result in the following symptoms: pinpoint pupils, stupor, difficult or slow breathing, slowed pulse, nausea, vomiting, constipation, flaccid muscles, low blood pressure, extreme fatigue, blue fingernails and lips, spasms of the stomach or intestinal tract, palpitations, coma, apnea, circulatory collapse, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac arrest or death.
- Opium gum production, used to create heroin, in Columbia and Mexico makes up less than 4% of the world's total production and Colombian production has been cut by 60% since 2001.
Other Languages - Piseco, New YorkAlthough trying to find a drug rehab program can seem to be an overwhelming task, finding one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today many 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. While they may not initially have the capability to provide their services in other languages they may perhaps be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Frequently the facility will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.