Facts
- Physical dependence to amphetamine occurs when the body has adapted to the presence of these drugs, and withdrawal symptoms occur if its use is stopped abruptly.
- Studies indicate that stimulation of opiate receptors as a result of opiate use results in feelings of reward, and activation of the pleasure circuit by causing greater amounts of dopamine to be released within the brain.
- The estimated number of lifetime non-medical users of prescription pain relievers increased significantly from 29.6 million in 2002 to 31.8 million in 2004.
- The sale of prescription narcotics such as Lortab in the U.S. is a $10 billion dollar per year market.
Albany, IL. - Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details)The cost for drug addiction treatment in Albany is usually far more than many addicts are able to find the money for. Many drug addicted people put off getting the help they need because they feel that they are unable to afford treatment. There are many drug treatment programs that offer payment assistance (check with facility for details) for clients with lower income levels. The only way to know if you qualify for any type of payment assistance is to contact the drug rehab facility directly and communicate with their billing/financial department. They will be able to go over all the choices readily available and work with you directly on setting up a payment plan that works for both you and the rehab.