Facts
- Most opiate addicted individuals are no longer capable of holding down a job which often leads to loss of health insurance coverage. Diseases and conditions that develop as a result of opiate addiction are therefore often paid for through public funds because these individuals cannot pay for their own treatment.
- When Coca was first introduced the alkaloid cocaine was isolated, and it was used in medicine for its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic. The result was addiction and dependency to cocaine and its use in medicine was discontinued.
- Individuals who take anticonvulsants to manage and prevent seizures can develop dependence to these drugs and may experience withdrawal syndrome if they suddenly stop taking them.
- Methamphetamine can suppress appetite, to the point of complete malnourishment and dehydration.
High Hill, MO. - Other LanguagesWhile trying to find a drug rehab to attend can seem like a difficult task, finding one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days many treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have located a rehab 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 offer their services in other languages they may be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Often the rehab program will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.