Facts
- Opium gum production, used to create heroin, in Columbia and Mexico makes up less than 4% of the world's total production and Colombian production has been cut by 60% since 2001.
- The hydrocodone in Lortab which is an opioid attaches to receptors in the brain, spinal cord and gastrointestinal tract to dull pain and also influence with the pleasure center of the brain producing a feeling of euphoria or what is known to a drug addict as a high.
- People infected with HIV are nearly twice as likely to abuse alcohol as people in the general population who are not infected with the disease.
- Prescription opioid withdrawal symptoms are far more severe and the onset is more rapid short-acting opioids are stopped abruptly.
Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details) - Gonzalez, FloridaThe cost for drug addiction treatment in Gonzalez is generally far more than many addicts are able to afford. Many drug addicted individuals put off getting the help they need because they feel that they are unable to afford treatment. There are many drug rehab programs that offer payment assistance (check with facility for details) for clients with lower income levels. The only way to know if you qualify for any type of payment assistance is to contact the drug treatment facility directly and communicate with their billing/financial department. They will be able to go over all the options available and work with you directly on setting up a payment program that works for both you and the rehab.