Facts
- Rates of LSD use decreased dramatically during the 1980's, but increases again during the early 1990's.
- The rate of past month illicit drug use among older Americans aged 50 to 59 rose from 2.7 percent in 2002 to 5.8 percent in 2010.
- Sudden cessation of use of methadone at high doses can result in withdrawal symptoms described as "the worst withdrawal imaginable," and can last from weeks to months.
- Rapid opiate detoxification to treat opiate withdrawal can be performed in a hospital or private clinic setting using a drug such as Naltrexone, an opiate antagonist that blocks opiate receptors and reverses the effects of opiates. Clonidine is administered at the same time to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.
Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details) - Macks CreekThe price for drug addiction treatment in Macks Creek is typically far more than many addicts are able to manage. Many drug addicted people put off getting the help they need because they feel that they are unable to afford treatment. There are many drug rehab programs that offer payment assistance (check with facility for details) for clients with lower income levels. The only way to know if you meet the criteria for any type of payment assistance is to contact the drug rehabilitation facility directly and communicate with their billing/financial department. They will be able to go over all the selections readily available and work with you directly on setting up a payment plan that functions for both you and the rehab.