Facts
- Parents, youth and the general population in the U.S. tend to assume that prescription drugs are less dangerous when abused than illegal drugs due to that fact that they are FDA-approved.
- When Coca was first introduced the alkaloid cocaine was isolated, and it was used in medicine for its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic. The result was addiction and dependency to cocaine and its use in medicine was discontinued.
- Individuals who use corticosteroids or cortisone (an anti-inflammatory) can develop dependence to these drugs and may experience withdrawal syndrome if they suddenly stop using them.
- The United States is ranked first among 17 European and North American countries for prevalence of marijuana use.
ASL or Other Assistance for Hearing Impaired - Belmar, New JerseyToday's drug rehabilitation centers often accommodate a wide variety of client's needs including ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired. These rehab facilities supply their clients the opportunity to receive substance abuse rehabilitation the very same as their other clients while making use of ASL or other assistance. Hearing impaired clients encounter the same drug and alcohol addiction problems as anyone else including problems with their health, relationships, finances and school/work situation. Attending one of these drug or alcohol rehabilitation centers can offer the hearing impaired client the ability to get off drugs and build a new life.