Facts
- The human liver combines cocaine and alcohol to produce a third substance, cocaethylene, which intensifies the effects of the drug. Cocaethylene is associated with a greater risk of sudden death than just crack cocaine.
- Percocet addicted individuals will eventually find that they need to use the drug to feel normal, and will exhibit drug-seeking behavior and often become preoccupied with thoughts about using and obtaining the drug.
- Use of barbiturates decreases REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, during which dreaming takes place, and therefore withdrawal often results in sleep disruptions such as nightmares, insomnia, or vivid dreaming.
- Methadone's life threatening side effects have occurred even in patients that were just starting to use methadone for pain control, and have also been observed in patients who have switched to methadone after being treated for pain with other strong narcotic pain relievers.
Washburn, North Dakota - Seniors/Older AdultsYou may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Washburn, ND. Addiction is a problem that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is handy and may take a lot more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.