Facts
- The largest increases in prescription drug related emergency room visits between 2004 and 2009 were for oxycodone products (242.2 percent increase), alprazolam (148.3 percent increase), and hydrocodone products (124.5 percent).
- Drug withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines can be more difficult than withdrawing from opioids.
- Risks associated with Ativan withdrawal including grand mal seizures and death show that use of the drug should be discontinued very slowly with medical supervision and over a prolonged period of time.
- Symptoms that are typical of antidepressant withdrawal include flu-like symptoms, insomnia, nausea, imbalance and sensory disturbances.
Other Languages - Taberg, New YorkAlthough trying to find a drug rehab program can seem to be an overwhelming task, locating 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 located a rehab 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. 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. Frequently the facility will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.