Facts
- Barbiturates are prescribed as anticonvulsants, sedatives, and general anesthetics but can also induce euphoria, elation, and uninhibited behavior which make them candidates for abuse. If individuals suddenly cease using the barbiturates, symptoms of withdrawal syndrome appear 12-20 hours after the last dose.
- LSD research conducted in the 50's and 60's tried to find the potential therapeutic properties of the "psychedelic" LSD experience in relation to being able to help patients that were dying of terminal illnesses to be able to accept death.
- Local and regional law enforcement officials cite that immediate release oxycodone is the drug of choice for pill mills who prescribe prescription opioids willy-nilly to prescription drug addicts.
- The number of emergency room visits involving nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals has increased 98.4 percent between 2004 and 2009, from 627,291 visits to 1,244,679.
Belleville, Illinois - Residential Short-Term Rehabilitation (30 Days or Less)A residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) program supplies care 24 hours a day 7 days a week for an average of 30 days (or less) depending on the treatment center. The individuals live at the rehab facility and are ensured an entirely alcohol and drug-free environment for the duration of their recovery process. While in treatment they address their complications with drug and/or alcohol addiction while mastering how to go about their life without turning to drugs to solve their difficulties. When the person has finished their residential short-term treatment, they frequently continue their recovery process by going into outpatient treatment, attending meetings, therapy or counseling. Greatly addicted people who have a long history of substance abuse will benefit from residing at a sober living home after they finish treatment. This will help them solidify their new found sobriety and give them strength and support.