Facts
- Severe muscle contractions which result from PCP use may cause bone fracture and even kidney damage or failure as a consequence of muscle cells breaking down.
- Someone who takes antidepressants regularly and is going through withdrawal because of cessation of use will likely experience rebound depression, and may become more depressed than they originally were.
- Long term chronic abuse of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver.
- Toxic by-products which are produced in the process of making methamphetamine are often disposed of in such a manner that they can persist in soil and ground water for years, causing major health hazards.
Hospital Inpatient - LoletaA person who is seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from a hospital inpatient 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 person attempting recovery needs this level of care, it is beneficial to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to even up to a month. Once the hospital inpatient part of their recovery is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.