Facts
- Marijuana users entering substance abuse treatment in the U.S. are most likely initiated into their use of marijuana at a very young age, with over 50% having done so by the age of 14 and almost 90% before the age of 18.
- The most dangerous side effect of OxyContin use is respiratory depression which could be fatal especially if the drug is being abused and an overdose occurs.
- The longest time someone has ever had to be sedated because of a psychotic episode from being high on Bath Salts was 12 days; when the individual awoke from sedation, the psychosis as a result of the Bath Salts returned in full force.
- An estimated one in five inhalant users reporting lifetime inhalant use experience at least one type of inhalant withdrawal symptom.
Hospital Inpatient - North GranbyA person who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending a hospital inpatient rehab 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 requires 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 part of their recovery is complete they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.