Facts
- Demerol addiction withdrawal symptoms usually last 7 to 10 days. Individuals who are unaware they have a Demerol addiction may respond to the pain of withdrawal by taking another dose of Demerol.
- Lortab has depressant effects on the central nervous system, which could cause serious and life threatening side effects.
- Prescription narcotics such as Lortab are often not perceived as dangerous as illicit street drugs, and don't carry the same stigma as illicit opiates like heroin, a primary reason it is abused.
- Sensation seeking and an inclination to seek out new experiences during adolescence could lead to the experimental use of marijuana.
Hospital Inpatient - Unionville, ConnecticutAny person who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending a hospital inpatient program. These types of programs are focused 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 drug addict needs 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 inpatient portion of their treatment plan is finished they may choose to enter a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.