Facts
- Studies indicate that non-injection methamphetamine use among heterosexual men and women is associated with unprotected vaginal sex and a higher amount of sex partners during the past 12 months.
- The human liver combines cocaine and alcohol to produce a third substance, cocaethylene, which intensifies the effects of the drug. Cocaethylene is associated with a greater risk of sudden death than just crack cocaine.
- Supplying individuals with magic mushrooms can result in life imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.
- Studies with lab animals have proven that animals will work more persistently at pressing a bar for cocaine than for any drug, including opiates.
Hospital Inpatient - Owings Mills, MarylandAny person who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by attending a hospital inpatient rehab 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 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 often last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their recovery is complete they may choose to enter a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.