Facts
- The rate of deaths among Hispanics from alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes is 9.16 per 100,000, which is significantly higher than the rates among Whites or Blacks.
- Local and regional law enforcement officials across the U.S. cite an increase in pharmacy thefts by individuals who wish to steal prescription drugs for their own use or for diversion to the illicit drug market.
- Sudden cessation of antipsychotic prescription medications, which are used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or psychotic depression, can cause withdrawal symptoms.
- The antidepressant drug Paxil causes one of the most severe withdrawals in terms of how intense the symptoms are.
Stevens Village, AK. - Other LanguagesAlthough finding a drug rehab to attend can seem to be an overwhelming task, discovering one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today many treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have discovered a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of providing their services other languages during you or your loved one's time in treatment. While 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. Often the facility will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.