Facts
- Stress from problems at work, with family, pain associated as a result of medical problems, individuals from one's drug-using past, and environmental triggers can all create intense drug cravings for addicted individuals without the individual even being aware of it.
- The high prevalence of alcohol consumption in nursing homes indicates a trend toward using nursing homes for short-term alcoholism rehabilitation stays.
- Someone who sells 5 grams of crack cocaine can be sent to jail for up to 20 years.
- The hydrocodone in Lortab which is an opioid attaches to receptors in the brain, spinal cord and gastrointestinal tract to dull pain and also influence with the pleasure center of the brain producing a feeling of euphoria or what is known to a drug addict as a high.
Native American Or Alaska Native Languages - Lavaca, ArkansasThere are specialized drug rehabilitation programs that provide their services in Native American or Alaska native languages. These treatment programs supply the same quality care to all their clients while also offering all counseling/therapy, questionnaires, enrollment documents and educational materials in the client's native language. The staff at the drug treatment facility will likely be bilingual and able to communicate in English or their Native American or Alaska native languages. The overall goal of all rehab programs is to return the client to their family, friends and community drug-free and able to stand on their own two feet. Recovery from drug abuse and addiction is a challenging process, but one that will change the person and restore happiness into their life.