Facts
- Vicodin is chemically similar to heroin, and affects the same areas of the brain and nervous system to block the perception of pain.
- Methadone can be prescribed by a doctor for pain relief, but can only be prescribed for addiction treatment by physicians who liaise with methadone clinics.
- Nearly 1 million people each year become first time users of Ecstasy.
- Other major side effects which are commonly reported by fentanyl users include diarrhea, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, somnolence, weakness, and sweating and, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, anorexia and weight loss, dizziness, nervousness, hallucinations, anxiety, depression, flu-like symptoms, indigestion, shortness of breath, hypoventilation, apnea, and urinary retention.
New Pine Creek, Oregon - Hospital InpatientAny person who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by attending a hospital inpatient 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 drug addict requires 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 even up to a month. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their recovery is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.