Facts
- 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 21 percent involved illicit drugs
- Nearly all inhalants produce short-term effects that are extremely similar to anesthetics, which work to slow down mechanisms within the body.
- Opiate users who inject their drug of choice are at risk from infections from unsterile solutions, syringes, and needles which can cause illnesses such as liver disease, tetanus, and serum hepatitis.
Hospital Inpatient - Carmel, New YorkAny person who is seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending a hospital inpatient rehab program. These types of programs are geared towards making the individual�''s withdrawal and detox as smooth as possible. Recovering persons will have access to medication as well as medical staff around the clock. While not every drug addict needs this level of care, it is beneficial to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient part of their treatment plan is finished they may choose to enter a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.