Facts
- The largest increases in prescription drug related emergency room visits between 2004 and 2009 were for oxycodone products (242.2 percent increase), alprazolam (148.3 percent increase), and hydrocodone products (124.5 percent).
- MDMA, also known as Ecstasy, is a synthetic drug that has stimulant and psychoactive properties.
- The abuse of prescription drugs such as OxyContin is responsible for a great deal of health care fraud, such as corrupt physicians writing prescriptions for OxyContin for nonexistent injuries. The patient in this circumstance will often use a portion of the prescribed pills and then sell the rest for a substantial profit.
- Instances of alcohol-related admissions to acute care hospitals for older Americans are similar to those for heart attacks.
Orchard, Iowa - Other LanguagesWhile finding a drug rehab facility can seem like a difficult task, discovering one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today a lot of rehab facilities employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have discovered 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. Even though they may not initially have the capability to provide 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.