Facts
- Many residential inpatient drug rehab programs have been specifically designed for methadone addicted individuals, providing them with a much greater chance at being successful in treatment.
- Methadone doesn't lessen the severity of drug addiction and dependence, and use of the drug in any type of treatment environment leaves the addict completely dependent on and addicted to methadone instead of other opiates they were formerly addicted to.
- The number of lifetime non-medical users of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin increased significantly from an estimated 1.9 million in 2002 to 3.1 million in 2004.
- Studies indicate that animals will self-administer anabolic steroids when they are given the opportunity, indicating that the use of anabolic steroids are reinforcing.
Dell - Hospital InpatientA person who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by attending a hospital inpatient 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 drug addict needs this level of care, it is useful 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 part of their recovery is complete they may choose to enter a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.