Facts
- Use of amphetamines can induces tolerance to some of the effects of these drugs, which means that more and more of the drug is required to produce the desired effects.
- Methamphetamine use causes increased wakefulness and physical activity, rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure and body temperature.
- The connection between drug addiction and crime can be seen in the following criminal offenses; drug possession or sales, offenses directly related to drug abuse such as stealing to get money for drugs, etc., and crime which is related to a lifestyle that predisposes the drug abuser to engage in illegal activity such as association with other offenders or with illicit markets.
- One in five people who are under 21 are alcoholic binge drinkers.
Crumpler, North Carolina - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by attending a hospital inpatient rehab program. These types of programs are geared 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 person attempting recovery 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 even up to a month. Once the hospital inpatient part of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.