Facts
- The withdrawal symptoms associated with amphetamines are magnified in chronic users who abruptly stop taking the drug, which is why it is recommended that individuals addicted to these drugs participate in a residential drug treatment program specializing in this type of withdrawal and addiction treatment.
- Repeated and chronic heroin users who fail to use sterile needles or share equipment may experience infection of the heart lining and valves, normally due to lack of sterile technique.
- Nearly one in three 18-to-24-year-olds admitted to emergency rooms for serious injuries is under the influence of alcohol.
- Recent studies conclude that Ecstasy use significantly raises the user's risk for acute physical harm, the propensity for physical and psychological dependency, and negative familial and societal impacts.
Native American Or Alaska Native Languages - Rozet, WY.There are specialized drug treatment centers that offer their services in Native American or Alaska native languages. These rehab centers provide the same quality treatment to all their clients while also providing all counseling/therapy, questionnaires, enrollment documents and educational materials in the client's native language. The staff at the drug treatment facility will most likely be bilingual and able to communicate in English or their Native American or Alaska native languages. The overall goal of all treatment programs is to return the client to their friends, family and community drug-free and able to stand on their own two feet. Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a challenging process, but one that will change the person and restore happiness into their life.