Facts
- Of the over 2 million Americans aged 12 or older in need of treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2010, 2.6 million received this treatment at a specialty facility. However, 20.5 million persons who required treatment did not receive it.
- Some Ecstasy users experience many unwanted side effects including feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, and memory difficulties which can last for several days to a week.
- Out of the over 2 million drug abuse emergency room visits in 2009, over 14 percent were for alcohol, in combination with other drugs.
- Pregnant methamphetamine users put their fetus at risk of having meth withdrawal symptoms after it is born.
Wheeler - Other LanguagesAlthough searching for a drug rehab facility can seem to be an overwhelming task, finding one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days a lot of treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have discovered a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of providing their services other languages during you or your loved one's time in treatment. While they may not initially have the capability to provide their services in other languages they may 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.