Facts
- Short-acting prescription opioids cause a more severe and abrupt drug withdrawal because blood levels of the medication go up rapidly and come down rapidly.
- Withdrawal symptoms can vary significantly among individuals, but some symptoms such as depression, anxiety and craving are very common under most circumstances.
- The rate of high school students in the U.S. reporting PCP use at least once fell from 13% in 1979 to less than 3% in 1990.
- Unintentional deaths involving prescription opioids such as Lortab increased 114% from 2001 to 2005, and there were 42,491 hydrocodone (such as that contained in Lortab) combination emergency room visits in 2004.
Other Languages - Redfield, IA.Although searching for a drug rehab to attend can seem to be an overwhelming task, finding one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today many treatment centers 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 delivering 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. Frequently the facility will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.