Facts
- The rate of current marijuana use among American youth aged 12 to 17 has been increasing in recent years and in 2009 was 7.3, and rose again to 7.4 percent in 2010.
- U.S. emergency room visits involving prescription drug overdoses in the U.S. are now on par with the number of visits from overdoses of illegal drugs, such as cocaine and heroin.
- 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.
- Women are unable to metabolize alcohol as efficiently as men because they have less of a liver enzyme (dehydrogenase) that converts alcohol into an inactive substance.
Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details) - Woburn, MA.The cost for drug addiction treatment in Woburn is typically far more than many addicts are able to manage. Many drug addicted individuals put off getting the help they need because they feel that they are unable to afford treatment. There are many drug rehabilitation programs that offer payment assistance (check with facility for details) for clients with lower income levels. The only way to know if you qualify for any type of payment assistance is to contact the drug treatment facility directly and speak with their billing/financial department. They will be able to go over all the options readily available and work with you directly on setting up a payment plan that functions for both you and the rehab.