Facts
- There have been many instances of Xanax being used as a "date rape drug", due to the sudden onset of the medication and the side effect of memory loss.
- Opium gum production, used to create heroin, in Columbia and Mexico makes up less than 4% of the world's total production and Colombian production has been cut by 60% since 2001.
- The drug categories with the largest number of past year initiates among drug using individuals aged 12 or older in 2010 were marijuana (2.4 million) and nonmedical use of pain relievers (2.0 million).
- Methamphetamine is used recreationally and illicitly among college students, truck drivers and athletes in the U.S. for the increased energy and alertness that the drug produces.
Saranac, MI. - Other LanguagesWhile searching for a drug rehab facility can seem to be an overwhelming task, locating one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today a lot of treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have located a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of delivering their services other languages during you or your loved one's time in treatment. Although 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. Frequently the rehab program will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.