Facts
- Individuals who use corticosteroids or cortisone (an anti-inflammatory) can develop dependence to these drugs and may experience withdrawal syndrome if they suddenly stop using them.
- There are different stages of drug and alcohol withdrawal. The individual person will start to feel worse and worse, hit a plateau, and then withdrawal symptoms begin to dissipate.
- Statistically, girls consume more alcohol than boys by the time they reach 14 years of age.
- Studies indicate that HIV positive women receiving antiretroviral therapy who consumed alcohol moderately or heavily were more likely to have higher levels of the HIV virus, making it easier for them to spread the virus to others.
Other Languages - Pointblank, TexasWhile trying to find a drug rehab to attend can seem to be an overwhelming task, finding one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today a lot of programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of providing their services other languages during treatment. While they may not initially have the capability to offer their services in other languages they might 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.