Facts
- OxyContin is in the drug class known as opioids, which are made from substances found in opium or are synthetic classes of drugs that act like morphine, and are the most effective pain relievers available.
- Nearly 1.5 million adolescents ages 12-17 meet the criteria for alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse.
- The hydrocodone in Lortab which is an opioid attaches to receptors in the brain, spinal cord and gastrointestinal tract to dull pain and also influence with the pleasure center of the brain producing a feeling of euphoria or what is known to a drug addict as a high.
- Premenstrual hormonal changes create a faster increase in Blood Alcohol Concentration right before menstruation.
Hospital Inpatient - Goodnews Bay, AK.An individual who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by attending a hospital inpatient 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 person attempting recovery needs 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 even up to a month. Once the inpatient portion of their recovery is complete they may choose to enter a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.