Facts
- The intensity and duration of opiate withdrawal varies greatly depending on the dose and speed of withdrawal. Short-acting opiates, such as heroin, tend to produce more intense but briefer symptoms.
- Studies of gay male methamphetamine users who are also HIV-positive indicate that 90% reported that their motivation for use was to enhance sexual pleasure.
- Over 60% of adult men who report consuming alcohol in the last 30 days are more likely to binge drink than women (47%) during the same time period.
- Most deaths as a result of inhalant abuse are due to repetitive inhalation, which can lead to extremely high concentrations of inhaled fumes, which displaces the available oxygen in the lungs.
Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details) - OxfordThe cost for drug addiction treatment in Oxford is usually far more than many addicts are able to manage. Many drug addicted individuals 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 requirements for any type of payment assistance is to contact the drug treatment facility directly and speak with their billing/financial department. They will be able to go over all the options readily available and work with you directly on setting up a payment plan that functions for both you and the rehab.