Facts
- There are different stages of drug and alcohol withdrawal. The individual person will start to feel worse and worse, hit a plateau, and then withdrawal symptoms begin to dissipate.
- In late 2003 researchers found at least 93 cases of babies who were experiencing neonatal convulsions and withdrawal symptoms because their mothers had used antidepressants while carrying the baby to term.
- Use of methamphetamine often results in mental confusion which can impair one's ability to take medications that have been prescribed for HIV infection or other conditions, worsening the illness and outcome of the illness.
- Lower rates of chronic use of marijuana among females may be a result of the social taboo against substance abuse among women.
Other Languages - CaliforniaWhile trying to find a drug rehab program can seem like a difficult task, locating one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today many programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of delivering their services other languages during treatment. While they may not initially have the capability to offer 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 rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.