Facts
- Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
- Methamphetamine is similar in structure to the brain chemical dopamine, the brain's pleasure transmitter, which is what causes neurons to release large amounts of dopamine which produce a high.
- The sale of Bath Salts has been banned in the UK and several US States, and there are plans to introduce a bill to the U.S. Congress make use of these powerful drugs illegal nationwide.
- Use of methadone comes with similar side effects and risks as other opiates, including the development of tolerance and drug dependence.
Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details) - Jersey MillsThe expense for drug addiction treatment in Jersey Mills is generally far more than many addicts are able to pay for. Many drug addicted persons put off getting the help they need because they feel that they are unable to afford treatment. There are many drug treatment programs that offer payment assistance (check with facility for details) for clients with lower income levels. The only way to know if you meet the criteria for any type of payment assistance is to get in touch with the drug rehab 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 works for both you and the rehab.