Facts
- One option that is sometimes used to avoid opiate withdrawal is to replace the individual's drug of choice with methadone, a long-acting, cross-tolerant opiate that does not normally produce a "high."
- Barbiturates are prescribed as anticonvulsants, sedatives, and general anesthetics but can also induce euphoria, elation, and uninhibited behavior which make them candidates for abuse. If individuals suddenly cease using the barbiturates, symptoms of withdrawal syndrome appear 12-20 hours after the last dose.
- Recreational users of Adderall are typically taking much larger doses than would normally be prescribed which puts them at risk of overdose.
- The rate of abuse of prescription drugs in the U.S. is at an all-time high, and it is estimated that over 4 million people in the nation are using prescription drugs, which includes Valium, for non-medical purposes.
Mcadoo, PA. - Partial Hospitalization-Day TreatmentFor those not needing the intensive care that inpatient drug rehab in Mcadoo, PA. provides but still in need of additional attention than an outpatient program, partial hospitalization / day treatment is a very good option. Clients are usually enrolled into this form of treatment as a prevention measure when it comes to their substance abuse problems or as a transition back into their life in the community. Partial hospitalization / day treatment typically lasts for a number of hours a day (if not the entire day itself) and for several days all through the week (if not the entire week). For the duration of their time in treatment clients will probably participate in one on one counseling and group therapy in addition to other social activities to build their life skills.