Facts
- Research indicates that individuals who enter drug rehab under legal pressure have similar outcomes as those who enter treatment voluntarily.
- Opioids are synthetic versions of opium which are commonly administered to treat moderate and severe pain and individuals in the U.S. use 80 percent of the global supply of these types of prescription drugs.
- PCP can have sedative effects and the drug may also cause interactions with other central nervous system depressants, such as alcohol and benzodiazepines.
- Most states require that a doctor document any methadone which is being dispensed for pain but not for the treatment of drug addiction, and all physicians with appropriate Drug Enforcement Agency registration may prescribe methadone for pain control.
Hospital Inpatient - Newton, IllinoisAny person who is seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending a hospital inpatient 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 person attempting recovery needs this level of care, it is useful to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.