Facts
- Opiates are meant to be used in medicine for the treatment of pain, but are often abused among recreational drug users because they can also be used to get high
- The illicit diversion use of prescription drugs has increased dramatically since the 1990s and has been accompanied by increased emergency room visits, accidental poisonings, and drug rehab admissions for addiction.
- Studies indicate that long-term methamphetamine use may result in extensive damage to the serotonin-containing nerve cells in the body, leading to long-term sleep deprivation.
- Use of amphetamines can cause an individual to become talkative, restless, and excited, and may they may also feel a sense of power and superiority.
Chicago Heights, Illinois - Other LanguagesAlthough trying to find a drug rehab to attend can seem like a difficult task, discovering one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today a lot of treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of providing their services other languages during you or your loved one's time in treatment. Although 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. Frequently the facility will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.