Facts
- When Xanax is used in high doses for longer than a couple of months, the individual can experience both a psychological and a physical addiction to the medication.
- The acetaminophen component in Lortab can on its own cause a fatal overdose. High doses of acetaminophen can cause liver damage, and dosages should never exceed 4000 mg a day. Acetaminophen is metabolized solely by the liver, so there is a risk of fatal overdose due to hepatotoxicity when Lortab is mixed with alcohol.
- Methadone users who are pregnant are at risk of premature labor or having a miscarriage if they abruptly stop using the drug, and many women choose to continue using methadone throughout their pregnancy to minimize these risks.
- Opiates interfere with the transmission of pain messages in the spinal cord, preventing them from reaching the brain and resulting in pain relief.
Spanish - Hancock, WisconsinEnrolling in a Spanish speaking drug treatment program is no different than their English speaking counterparts. In fact, a vast majority of Spanish speaking drug rehab programs also speak English some of the time too. The staff members are generally bilingual and able to communicate effortlessly in either language. A drug rehab that offers Spanish as a language option will offer their clients with all counseling (and other kinds of communication), questionnaires, paperwork and educational information in both languages as necessary. These specialized drug treatment centers work with individuals from all socio-economic backgrounds who are devoted to addressing their drug addiction problem. The staff at these treatment centers is typically well versed on domestic violence, aftercare counseling and job development to aid their specialized client group.