Facts
- The hydrocodone in Lortab which is an opioid attaches to receptors in the brain, spinal cord and gastrointestinal tract to dull pain and also influence with the pleasure center of the brain producing a feeling of euphoria or what is known to a drug addict as a high.
- Methadone doesn't lessen the severity of drug addiction and dependence, and use of the drug in any type of treatment environment leaves the addict completely dependent on and addicted to methadone instead of other opiates they were formerly addicted to.
- Out of the over 2 million drug abuse emergency room visits in 2009, over 14 percent were for alcohol, in combination with other drugs.
- A history of the patient's drug or alcohol use can be helpful in predicting the severity of withdrawal symptoms.
Paterson, New Jersey - Other LanguagesWhile trying to find a drug rehab to attend can seem like a difficult task, discovering one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days a lot of programs employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified a program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the possibility of delivering their services other languages during treatment. Although they may not initially have the capability to offer their services in other languages they might be able to find a way to accommodate your needs. Often the rehab program will do its best to to provide special services in order to help everybody they can.