Facts
- There were an over 205,000 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009.
- Research indicates that when compared with individuals not involved in drug abuse and addiction, substance-abusing employees are more likely to change jobs more often, be tardy or absent from work, be less productive, be involved in more accidents, file workers' compensation claims
- Only heroin, which is almost identical in terms of chemical structure to morphine, can be closely compared when considering dependence liability.
- The strongest predictors of adolescent marijuana use are the individual's beliefs and values regarding the use of marijuana and association with marijuana-using peers.
Other Languages - La LuzWhile searching for a drug rehab facility can seem like a difficult task, finding one that offers services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today many rehab facilities employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have located a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of providing their services other languages during treatment. Although they may not initially have the capability to offer their services in other languages they may perhaps be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Frequently the rehab program will do its best to rise to the occasion and see what is available to help their clients.