Facts
- Most deaths as a result of inhalant abuse are due to repetitive inhalation, which can lead to extremely high concentrations of inhaled fumes, which displaces the available oxygen in the lungs.
- Studies indicate that most inhalants are extremely toxic and that "huffing" can often have fatal consequences.
- Percocet addicted individuals will eventually find that they need to use the drug to feel normal, and will exhibit drug-seeking behavior and often become preoccupied with thoughts about using and obtaining the drug.
- Specific populations of American Indian adolescents who completed programs which incorporated peer counseling, enhancing adolescents' coping skills, and alcohol education were found to use less alcohol than their counterparts who did not complete the program.
ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired - Shoreham, New YorkToday's drug treatment programs sometimes accommodate a wide variety of client's needs including ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired. These treatment facilities supply their clients the opportunity to receive drug addiction treatment the same as their other clients while utilizing ASL or other assistance. Hearing impaired clients encounter the same drug and alcohol addiction challenges as anyone else including problems with their health, relationships, finances and school/work situation. Attending one of these drug rehab programs can offer the hearing impaired client the ability to recover from drug addiction and build a new life.