Facts
- Most referrals to treatment for marijuana in the U.S. come from the criminal justice system.
- Psychotic episodes associated Bath Salts are known to be intense, with one Louisiana man reportedly barricading himself in his attic with a rifle, yelling "I gotta kill the monsters before they kill all of us".
- One treatment approach that is used for managing opiate withdrawal is to treat the symptoms of the withdrawal with appropriate medication. Clondine, an antihypertensive drug, is sometimes used to reduce muscle pain and cramping.
- The primary psychoactive effects of PCP last for only a few hours, although its total elimination rate from the body typically lasts for eight days or longer.
Hospital Inpatient - Crapo, MD.A person who is seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from a hospital inpatient rehab program. These types of programs are focused towards physical health, mental health and medical stabilization. Recovering persons will have access to medication as well as medical staff around the clock. While not every person attempting recovery needs this level of care, it is helpful to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to even up to a month. Once the inpatient part of their recovery is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.