Facts
- Studies have shown that individuals struggling with drug addiction often suffer from other health problems, including mental health issues and even occupational, legal, familial, and social problems; issues which should be addressed concurrent to any treatment when the individual is taking part in a drug rehab program.
- While correct OxyContin doses can vary by individual, a common OxyContin dose prescribed by physicians ranges from two to four tablets per day.
- Rates of death as a result of motor vehicle crashes and alcoholism are 5.5 and 3.8 times higher, respectively, for American Indians than among the general population.
- In a recent study, the percentage of persons with inhalant dependence reporting clinically significant inhalant withdrawal symptoms was almost equal to the percentage of persons with cocaine dependence reporting clinically significant cocaine withdrawal symptoms.
Selfridge - Native American Or Alaska Native LanguagesThere are specialized drug treatment facilities that provide their services in Native American or Alaska native languages. These treatment facilities supply the same quality care to all their clients while also offering all counseling/therapy, questionnaires, enrollment documents and educational materials in the client's native language. The staff at the drug rehabilitation facility will likely be bilingual and able to communicate in English or their Native American or Alaska native languages. The ultimate 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 difficult journey, but one that will change the person and restore happiness into their life.