Facts
- Typical symptoms of opiate or synthetic opioid withdrawal include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps ("cold turkey"), and leg movements.
- Sudden cessation of use of prescription opiates drugs such as morphine, hydromorphone, or oxycodone results in withdrawal symptoms within six to 12 hours of the last dose.
- Valium can cause anterograde amnesia (an inability to recall the recent past), which may persist as long as 6 months and may not ever fully return to normal after an individual stops taking the drug.
- Most methadone clinics don't take an individual completely off the drug and actually work to stabilize them at a certain dose for an indefinite amount of time which leaves them dependent to methadone.
Other Languages - Weikert, PennsylvaniaWhile searching for a drug rehab program can seem to be an overwhelming task, finding one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days many rehab facilities employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have located a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of delivering their services other languages during treatment. Even though 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 rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.