Facts
- Parents who don't understand or consider the risks associated with giving prescription drugs to a teenager or other family member for whom the medication was not prescribed are putting these individuals at risk of adverse affects of prescription drug use as well as dependence and addiction.
- Lortab withdrawal symptoms can be particularly uncomfortable and sometimes painful, similar to that of heroin withdrawal.
- Most long-term marijuana users who experience withdrawal from sudden cessation of use begin smoking the drug again again to reduce symptoms.
- Individuals who have used Oxycontin as prescribed may not even realize that they are experiencing withdrawal when they stop taking it, and many report thinking that they just have the flu.
Merrittstown, PA. - Other LanguagesWhile finding a drug rehab to attend can seem like a difficult task, locating one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, today many programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have discovered a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of providing their services other languages during you or your loved one's time in treatment. Although they may not initially have the capability to provide 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.