Facts
- Most states require that a doctor document any methadone which is being dispensed for pain but not for the treatment of drug addiction, and all physicians with appropriate Drug Enforcement Agency registration may prescribe methadone for pain control.
- Out of the estimated 205,400 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009, almost three quarters (69.2%) involved multiple drugs.
- Statistics show a recent increase in daily marijuana use among 8th, 10th, and 12th graders, most notable among 12th graders at 6.1%, highest since the early 1980s.
- The rate of current illicit drug use, including marijuana, among Americans aged 50-59 increased from 2.7% in 2002 to 6.2% in 2009.
Other Languages - Kykotsmovi Village, ArizonaWhile searching for 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 located a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of providing their services other languages during treatment. Although they may not initially have the capability to provide their services in other languages they may perhaps be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Often the facility will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.