Facts
- Statistics indicate that anywhere from 125 and 203 million people worldwide have used marijuana at least once in the past year.
- Studies indicate that there is a higher prevalence of methamphetamine use among gay males than among the general population in the United States.
- Recent studies conclude that Ecstasy use significantly raises the user's risk for acute physical harm, the propensity for physical and psychological dependency, and negative familial and societal impacts.
- The visual distortions produced by LSD are often referred to as "pseudo-hallucinations" because people are aware that what they are seeing is not real due to the effects of the drug.
Other Languages - Toksook Bay, AK.While finding a drug rehab to attend can seem to be an overwhelming task, locating one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days many programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of delivering their services other languages during treatment. Although 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. Often the facility will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.