Facts
- The U.S. heroin market is currently supplied exclusively from foreign sources of opium.
- The United States is ranked first among 17 European and North American countries for prevalence of marijuana use.
- Of the over 22 million Americans who were classified with substance dependence or abuse in 2010, 2.9 million were dependent to or abused both alcohol and illicit drugs, 4.2 million had dependence or abuse of illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 15.0 million had dependence or abuse of alcohol but not illicit drugs.
- It is unlikely that individuals who wish to stop using Methadone will be able to quit on their own or complete a methadone withdrawal on their own or at a methadone clinic, and many individuals give up on ever being able to withdraw from the drug.
Other Languages - George, WashingtonWhile trying to find a drug rehab program can seem to be an overwhelming task, locating one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days a lot of treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have discovered a 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 provide 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.