Facts
- Over 60% of high school seniors report having been drunk and 31% report having had five or more drinks in a row containing alcohol in the last two weeks.
- When people mix cocaine and alcohol the dangers associated with the use of these substances are compounded, and the human liver combines cocaine and alcohol and manufactures a third substance, cocaethylene, which intensifies cocaine's euphoric effects while also increasing the risk of sudden death.
- Methamphetamine use typically increases sexual arousal and lowers sexual inhibitions, and users often put themselves at increased risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV infection.
- There have been numerous reports of heroin users switching to Opana because they can achieve an even more intense high on this prescription opioid than they could on heroin.
Ironia, NJ. - Other LanguagesWhile trying to find a drug rehab facility can seem like a difficult task, locating one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today many rehab facilities employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have located a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of delivering their services other languages during you or your loved one's time in treatment. While 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. Often the facility will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.