Facts
- The signs and symptoms of a Lortab overdose are similar to that of a heroin overdose, and the individual will become extremely sleepy and may struggle to stay conscious.
- Long-term use of prescription opioids, stimulants and central nervous system depressants can lead to physical dependence and addiction.
- Out of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, heroin and other opiates made up the largest percentage of drug-related admissions (20.0 percent).
- Because central nervous system depressants work by slowing the brain's activity, when an individual stops taking the drug this activity can rebound and as part of withdrawal seizures can occur.
Kinbrae, MN. - 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, these days a lot of programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified 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 may 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.