Facts
- Mild forms of alcohol withdrawal can cause serious symptoms such as the shakes, seizures, and hallucinations, which commonly occur within 6-48 hours after the last drink.
- The abuse of prescription drugs such as OxyContin is responsible for a great deal of health care fraud, such as corrupt physicians writing prescriptions for OxyContin for nonexistent injuries. The patient in this circumstance will often use a portion of the prescribed pills and then sell the rest for a substantial profit.
- PCP affects the levels of dopamine in the brain, a natural chemical in the body which is responsible for the euphoria and "rush" associated with many abused drugs.
- Some crack cocaine users claim that they are unable to duplicate the intensity of the first time they used the drug with subsequent use.
Ravenna, OH. - Other LanguagesWhile trying to find a drug rehab to attend can seem to be an overwhelming task, finding one that provides services for other languages is an added challenge. However, these days many treatment centers employ staff members who are bilingual. When you have identified a rehab program that meets your needs, speak to their staff about the likelihood of delivering their services other languages during treatment. Even though they may not initially have the capability to offer their services in other languages they may 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.