Facts
- Methamphetamine addicted individuals are at risk of high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and elevated body temperature which puts them at risk of serious health consequences and even death.
- Withdrawal symptoms from Oxycontin are similar to that of many opiate-based drugs such as heroin, morphine, Dilaudid, methadone, and codeine.
- Methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms that individuals commonly experience when they stop using the drug suddenly are fatigue, depression anxiety, irritability, headaches, agitation, an inability to remain still, excessive sleeping, vivid or lucid dreams, deep REM sleep and suicidal ideation and an increased appetite.
- The 2010 rate of current illicit drug use among individuals in the U.S. aged 12 or older (8.9%) was similar to the rate in 2009 but higher than the previous year's rate of 8.0%.
New Brighton - SpanishGetting in a Spanish speaking drug rehabilitation program is no different than their English speaking counterparts. In fact, a majority of Spanish speaking drug rehab programs also speak English some of the time too. The staff members are typically bilingual and in a position to communicate effortlessly in either language. A drug rehab that provides Spanish as a language option will offer their clients with all counseling (and other types of communication), questionnaires, paperwork and educational data in both languages as required. These specialized drug treatment centers work with clients from all socio-economic backgrounds who are dedicated to addressing their drug addiction problem. The staff at these treatment centers is generally well versed on domestic violence, aftercare counseling and job development to assist their specialized client group.