Facts
- The strength and how long the effects of the drug last are the main reasons OxyContin is attractive to both abusers and legitimate users.
- Withdrawal symptoms associated with OxyContin may include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes, and involuntary leg movements.
- Lortab is a trademark name for the chemical formulation of a semi-synthetic narcotic pain reliever which is made up of two different pain drugs: hydrocodone and acetaminophen.
- Methamphetamine is similar in structure to the brain chemical dopamine, the brain's pleasure transmitter, which is what causes neurons to release large amounts of dopamine which produce a high.
Enon Valley - Hospital InpatientA person who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by receiving treatment from 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 requires this level of care, it is beneficial to those who have severe 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 participate at a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.