Facts
- Prescription narcotics such as Lortab are often not perceived as dangerous as illicit street drugs, and don't carry the same stigma as illicit opiates like heroin, a primary reason it is abused.
- Of the over 23 million people in the U.S. needing drug rehab in 2007, only 2.4 million received such treatment at a drug rehab facility.
- Toxic by-products which are produced in the process of making methamphetamine are often disposed of in such a manner that they can persist in soil and ground water for years, causing major health hazards.
- Lortab and other prescription narcotics constitute the most-abused group of prescription drugs in the U.S.
Other Languages - Harwood, MarylandWhile finding a drug rehab facility can seem like a difficult task, finding one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days a lot of programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have located a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility 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 might be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Frequently the facility will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.