Facts
- Large doses of inhalants in sufficient concentrations can create intoxication that lasts for several minutes.
- North American marijuana herb seizures rose from over 3,200 metric tons in 2008 to 4,189 metric tons in 2009, mainly due to increases in both Mexico and the United States.
- Oxycontin drug withdrawal symptoms typically occur as soon as six hours after the last dose of the drug and can last up to one week.
- When "Methadone Treatment" was first put into use to treat opiate addiction, it was meant to be a 20-day process, although methadone treatment facilities are currently run based on their profitability which keeps individuals on methadone indefinitely.
Barton City, MI. - Hospital InpatientA person who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending 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 drug addict requires this level of care, it is helpful to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their recovery is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.