Facts
- Nearly 8 million individuals in the U.S. who are 12 years of age and older say they have taken crack cocaine at some point in their lives, according to a 2003 survey.
- The strength and how long the effects of the drug last are the main reasons OxyContin is attractive to both abusers and legitimate users.
- OxyContin is an opiate agonist, meaning it provides pain relief by acting on opioid receptors in the spinal cord, brain, and possibly in the tissues directly.
- The most serious adverse effects can occur when mixing Vicodin with alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, benzodiazapines, barbiturates, and a number of other medications.
Sparta, VA. - Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details)The expense for drug addiction treatment in Sparta is frequently far more than many addicts are able to pay for. Many drug addicted individuals put off getting the help they need because they feel that they are unable to afford treatment. There are many drug rehab programs that offer payment assistance (check with facility for details) for clients with lower income levels. The only way to know if you qualify for any type of payment assistance is to get in touch with the drug rehab facility directly and communicate with their billing/financial department. They will be able to go over all the possibilities offered and work with you directly on setting up a payment plan that works for both you and the rehab.