Facts
- Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
- Specific needs of individuals seeking treatment at a drug rehab may include factors such as age, race, culture, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, other drug use, comorbid conditions (e.g., depression, HIV), parenting, housing, and employment, as well as physical and sexual abuse history.
- U.S. law enforcement officials report an increase in sick and elderly people selling their prescription drugs for profit.
- The chemicals and processes used to manufacture GHB vary greatly from lab to lab, as does the strength and purity of the final product.
Stevenson, Connecticut - Other LanguagesWhile finding a drug rehab to attend can seem to be an overwhelming task, locating one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today many programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have discovered a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of providing their services other languages during you or your loved one's time in treatment. Even though they may not initially have the capability to offer 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.