Facts
- An individual who is considering ending use of central nervous system depressants, or who has stopped and is suffering withdrawal should seek medical treatment due to the dangers involved in withdrawal from CNS depressants.
- Of the over 2 million Americans aged 12 or older in need of treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2010, 2.6 million received this treatment at a specialty facility. However, 20.5 million persons who required treatment did not receive it.
- OxyContin was developed and patented in 1996 and was originally prescribed in 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets although in 2000 a 160 mg tablet became available.
- Studies indicate that the effects of acute doses of Ecstasy affect the areas of the brain involved in higher thought processes, raising concerns regarding possible long-term effects on both infrequent and regular users of Ecstasy.
Bevinsville, Kentucky - Other LanguagesWhile searching for a drug rehab facility can seem to be an overwhelming task, locating one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today a lot of programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have discovered a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of delivering their services other languages during treatment. Although they may not initially have the capability to offer their services in other languages they might be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Often the facility will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.