Facts
- Samples of Ativan which were obtained online have been found to contain haloperidol (Haldol), a potent antipsychotic drug that is reported to have a variety of dangerous side effects.
- Studies indicate that women start to have alcohol-related problems at lower drinking levels than men do, partly because women weigh less than men.
- Parents, youth and the general population in the U.S. tend to assume that prescription drugs are less dangerous when abused than illegal drugs due to that fact that they are FDA-approved.
- Long-term use of an anti-depressant is most likely to cause a much different set of withdrawal symptoms when discontinued than the repeated use of an opioid, such as heroin.
Chignik Lake, AK. - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from a hospital inpatient rehab 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 beneficial to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to several weeks. Once the inpatient part of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.