Facts
- Serious alcohol withdrawal can produce delirium tremens (DTs) which involves profound confusion, hallucinations, and severe autonomic nervous system over-activity.
- Studies indicate that violent death is at least four times as common among regular users of amphetamines as it is among non-users who are of the same age and sex.
- The FDA has urged physicians to use great caution when prescribing methadone, because of the potential for respiratory distress and dangerous changes in an individual's heart beat that cannot be felt by the patient.
- Research among college youth indicates that hashish use often results in poorer relationships with parents, and more associations with delinquent and drug-using friends.
Stambaugh, MI. - Hospital InpatientAn individual 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 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 often last several days to several weeks. Once the inpatient part of their treatment plan is finished they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.