Facts
- Severe muscle contractions which result from PCP use may cause bone fracture and even kidney damage or failure as a consequence of muscle cells breaking down.
- While Lortab withdrawal can be difficult, it can be overcome smoothly if an individual seeks help at a professional drug detox facility or drug rehab.
- Large amounts of dopamine in the brain as a result of a methamphetamine may lead to irreparable brain damage, because the drug destroys natural dopamine production sites.
- One recent study of heterosexual men found that recent methamphetamine use is associated with high-risk sexual behaviors, including anal intercourse, sex with an injection drug user, and casual sex with an anonymous female partner.
Bluffs - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from 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 requires this level of care, it is helpful to those who have severe 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 complete they may choose to enter a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.