Facts
- Opiate withdrawal symptoms are stronger approximately 24-72 hours after they begin and generally dissipate within 7-10 days.
- North American marijuana herb seizures rose from over 3,200 metric tons in 2008 to 4,189 metric tons in 2009, mainly due to increases in both Mexico and the United States.
- 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.
- Methadone used in opiate maintenance therapy was originally developed to help obliterate withdrawal symptoms and support a healthy lifestyle. However, the effects of withdrawal far exceed that of heroin which causes the individual to become addicted to it instead.
Stokes, North Carolina - Other LanguagesWhile searching for a drug rehab to attend can seem like a difficult 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 discovered a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of providing their services other languages during treatment. While they may not initially have the capability to provide 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 to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.