Facts
- The acetaminophen is added to Lortab to provide increased pain relief and to discourage recreational use of the drug, as high doses of acetaminophen can cause potentially fatal liver toxicity.
- Recent studies conclude that Ecstasy use significantly raises the user's risk for acute physical harm, the propensity for physical and psychological dependency, and negative familial and societal impacts.
- The withdrawal symptoms associated with amphetamines are magnified in chronic users who abruptly stop taking the drug, which is why it is recommended that individuals addicted to these drugs participate in a residential drug treatment program specializing in this type of withdrawal and addiction treatment.
- Rates of death as a result of motor vehicle crashes and alcoholism are 5.5 and 3.8 times higher, respectively, for American Indians than among the general population.
Alexis, NC. - Hospital InpatientA person who is seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from 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 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 portion of their recovery is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.