Facts
- The rate of emergency room department visits during 2009 in which heroin was a factor was highest among individuals aged 21-24.
- Treatment for alcoholism may lead to a reduced need for future health care services and can also reduce overall medical costs.
- When methadone is used to help an individual avoid opiate withdrawal symptoms, doses of methadone are administered every four to six hours and are slowly decreased until withdrawal symptoms have disappeared, then dosages are discontinued. It is likely that the individual will become dependent to Methadone however and the individual should research all options before choosing this one.
- Cocaine withdrawal symptoms may last for weeks or months, and some cocaine users continue to feel the need to use the drug for years.
Murdo - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously 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 helpful to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient part of their recovery is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.