Facts
- Percocet addiction can develop without the individual even being aware that it is happening, until they come to realize that their dependence to the drug has begun to control their life.
- The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse estimated that 6,222,000 Americans aged 12 and older have used crack at least once in their lifetime.
- Over the past quarter of a century, recreational use of marijuana has increased significantly and has come to be considered by large numbers of young people as a normal leisure activity.
- The findings of a recent 10-year follow-up study regarding the relationship between marijuana use and the development of psychosis over time found that marijuana use was a risk factor for the prevalence of psychotic symptoms.
Hospital Inpatient - Richmond HillAny person who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from a hospital inpatient rehab program. These types of programs are geared 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 useful to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to even up to a month. Once the inpatient part of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to enter a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.