Facts
- Studies indicate that adolescent and young adult drinkers are particularly likely to drink alcohol heavily with the intention of getting drunk-often every time they drink.
- The active ingredient in drinking alcohol is ethanol or ethyl alcohol, which is considered to be a sedative and affects the brain the same way as other sedative-hypnotic drugs, like Valium and barbiturates.
- Studies indicate that repeated recreational users of Ecstasy have increased rates of depression and anxiety, even after quitting Ecstasy.
- Methadone maintenance treatment clinics have been hampered by government regulations that require most patients to come to the clinic a minimum of five days a week, making it difficult for individuals who are taking part in these programs to maintain employment.
Abie, Nebraska - Criminal Justice ClientsDrug treatment is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients court sentence. In order to get these clients the rehabilitation they need, there are a few specific steps that should be followed before they can enroll into a drug rehab facility. First, they need to determine if they are eligible for drug rehab during their time in the Abie, Nebraska criminal justice system. Their case is evaluated by a panel who decides if they are in need of rehabilitation and if so how much and what type is needed. Additionally, when they are screened for drug addiction problems, the client is also screened for mental health issues as well. Their drug addiction problem, mental health issues, criminal activity, sentence length and previous substance abuse history are all determining factors in the creation of the treatment plan.