Facts
- The current increases in rates of nonmedical use of prescription drugs has resulted in increased emergency room visits, accidental overdoses, and drug rehab treatment admissions for drug addiction.
- The human liver combines cocaine and alcohol to produce a third substance, cocaethylene, which intensifies the effects of the drug. Cocaethylene is associated with a greater risk of sudden death than just crack cocaine.
- 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.
- It is estimated that as many as two million Americans experience symptoms of alcohol withdrawal each year.
American Canyon - Other LanguagesAlthough finding a drug rehab program can seem to be an overwhelming task, finding one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days many treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have found 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 provide their services in other languages they may be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Often the rehab program will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.