Facts
- Inhalants known to cause severe cause limb spasms and peripheral neuropathies are hexane, which is used in glues and gasoline and nitrous oxide, which is used in whipped cream dispensers and gas cylinders.
- The signs and symptoms of a Lortab overdose are similar to that of a heroin overdose, and the individual will become extremely sleepy and may struggle to stay conscious.
- Over one million adolescents each year are confirmed as victims of child abuse and neglect, with records of these incidents indicate that alcohol and drug abuse is one of the top two problems exhibited by families in 81% of the reported cases.
- Some crack cocaine users claim that they are unable to duplicate the intensity of the first time they used the drug with subsequent use.
Howard Beach, New York - Hospital InpatientA person who is seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending a hospital inpatient rehab program. These types of programs are focused 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 serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to even up to a month. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their recovery is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.