Facts
- Methadone which can be obtained illegally is of uncertain purity and dosage, and individuals have no idea what they are actually buying or if the drug has been tampered with.
- Offering continuing care and monitoring after drug rehab is complete is an important factor in long-term recovery, and programs should be prepared to readily re-admit individuals who have relapsed.
- When a mother takes antidepressants to treat her depression symptoms, the fetus shares the medication with the mother. When the baby is born and deprived of the drug, they are at risk for neonatal withdrawal syndrome.
- Vicodin withdrawal symptoms can include cold sweats, diarrhea, insomnia, muscle pain and bone pain, restlessness, involuntary leg movements, vomiting and nausea, severe stomach cramps, excessive sweating, chills, goose bumps, dilated pupils, runny nose and eyes, depression and loss of appetite.
Cotton - SpanishGetting in a Spanish speaking drug treatment program is no different than their English speaking counterparts. In fact, a majority of Spanish speaking drug rehab programs also speak English some of the time as well. The staff members are often bilingual and in a position to communicate effortlessly in either language. A drug rehab that provides Spanish as a language option will provide their clients with all counseling (and other forms of communication), questionnaires, paperwork and educational data in both languages as necessary. These specialized drug treatment centers work with people from all socio-economic backgrounds who are committed to addressing their drug addiction problem. The staff at these treatment centers is usually well versed on domestic violence, aftercare counseling and job development to assist their specialized client group.