Facts
- One option that is sometimes used to avoid opiate withdrawal is to replace the individual's drug of choice with methadone, a long-acting, cross-tolerant opiate that does not normally produce a "high."
- Some dangers associated with opiate use include contamination of the drug itself, and many street drugs including opiates often contain toxic additives.
- Undesirable psychological effects caused by Ecstasy use can include loss of appetite, fatigue, confusion, sleep disturbances, anxiety, paranoia and even psychotic episodes.
- The rate of current nonmedical use of prescription drugs among young adults aged 18 to 25 has remained steady for over the past decade and was at 5.9% in 2010.
Other Languages - Wolford, ND.While searching for a drug rehab facility can seem to be an overwhelming task, locating one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days many programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have located a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of providing their services other languages during treatment. While they may not initially have the capability to offer their services in other languages they may be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Often the facility will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.