Facts
- The abuse of prescription drugs such as OxyContin is responsible for a great deal of health care fraud, such as corrupt physicians writing prescriptions for OxyContin for nonexistent injuries. The patient in this circumstance will often use a portion of the prescribed pills and then sell the rest for a substantial profit.
- Inhaling solvent can result in severe, long-term damage to the major organs of the body including the brain, the liver and the kidneys.
- Irreversible physical side effects due to inhalant abuse can include bone marrow damage when gasoline is used for "huffing'.
- Many addiction counselors at drug rehabs encourage 12-step participation and may even refer the individuals to other support services for any supplemental medical, psychiatric or employment services.
Hospital Inpatient - Rosebud, South DakotaA person who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from a hospital inpatient 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 beneficial 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 finished they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.