Facts
- Methamphetamine is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting powder which can be taken orally or by snorting or injecting the drug, or as a rock "crystal" that is heated and smoked.
- Inhalants, which are commonly abused, are air fresheners, markers, glue, fingernail polish, and many common household cleaners.
- The most common method of administration of morphine in clinical settings is injection for preoperative sedation, as a supplement to anesthesia, and for analgesia.
- Specific populations of American Indian adolescents who completed programs which incorporated peer counseling, enhancing adolescents' coping skills, and alcohol education were found to use less alcohol than their counterparts who did not complete the program.
Cheltenham, Maryland - Hospital InpatientA person who is seriously 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 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 participate at a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.