Facts
- Sudden cessation of antipsychotic prescription medications, which are used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or psychotic depression, can cause withdrawal symptoms.
- Withdrawal symptoms associated with methadone can include but are not limited to body aches and muscle cramping, back aches, leg kicking, anxiety, chills, shivering or trembling, abdominal cramping, weakness, increased blood pressure, convulsions, insomnia, diarrhea, running nose, watery eyes, sneezing, sweating, pale and clammy skin, nausea and thoughts of suicide.
- Studies indicate that elevated levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein associated with inflammation, in cocaine abusers is associated with endothelial abnormalities and coronary artery calcification; factors known to contribute to heart disease.
- LSD use reached its highest peak during the 1960s and '70s, where it was typically used by those in the "hippie" youth culture during that time.
Other Languages - Port PennAlthough finding a drug rehab to attend can seem to be an overwhelming task, locating one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days a lot of programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of providing their services other languages during treatment. Although they may not initially have the capability to provide their services in other languages they may perhaps be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Often the facility will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.