Facts
- Individuals who use opiates such as morphine, hydromorphone, or oxycodone may experience withdrawal symptoms within six to 12 hours of the last dose.
- When cocaine is smoked the high may last only five to 10 minutes, causing the user to want more cocaine more often to try to maintain that high.
- 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.
- Over 75% of eighth graders, 83% of tenth graders, and 73% of high school seniors in the U.S. surveyed in 2008 reported that using heroin occasionally without a needle was a great risk.
Princess Anne, Maryland - Other LanguagesAlthough trying to find a drug rehab facility can seem to be an overwhelming task, finding one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today many treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have discovered a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of providing their services other languages during treatment. Although they may not initially have the capability to offer their services in other languages they may be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Frequently the rehab program will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.