Facts
- The effects caused by OxyContin when used illicitly make it a suitable substitute for heroin, making its use attractive to the same abuser population.
- Studies indicate that non-injection methamphetamine use among heterosexual men and women is associated with unprotected vaginal sex and a higher amount of sex partners during the past 12 months.
- Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
- OxyContin is highly expensive on the street, and can sell for as much as $80 for one pill.
Waelder, TX. - Other LanguagesWhile trying to find a drug rehab to attend can seem like a difficult task, discovering one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days many rehab facilities employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have discovered a 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. 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. Frequently the rehab program will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.