Facts
- Withdrawal symptoms can start within 6 to 12 hours of stopping Vicodin. These symptoms may grow stronger and then gradually subside over a period of several weeks.
- OxyContin is available by prescription only and is used to treat moderate to severe pain when constant pain relief is needed for an extended period of time.
- Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of GHB increases one's risk of physical injury and injury to others.
- There is a massive gap between those who need drug rehab and those who actually receive it, and efforts to reduce this gap must include increasing access to treatment, achieving insurance parity, reducing stigma, and raising awareness regarding the value of drug rehab.
Glenwood, MO. - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from 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 person attempting recovery requires this level of care, it is useful to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their recovery is complete they may choose to enter a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.