Facts
- Large amounts of opiates, like heroin, can cause the respiration to shut down completely.
- Lortab withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, intense pain in the body, tremors, excessive sweating, anxiety, insomnia, muscle cramps with spasms, body chills, goose bumps, paranoia, agitated and aggressive behavior, increased heart rate, hyperactivity, dilated pupils, runny nose and eyes, depression and loss of appetite.
- Some drug rehabs use group counseling to introduce and utilize peer discussion and to help encourage drug-free lifestyles.
- Individuals who have taken an antidepressant drug for longer than 6 weeks are particularly at risk of withdrawal if they abruptly stop taking the drug.
Hines - Hospital InpatientAny person who is seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly 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 needs this level of care, it is beneficial to those who have serious 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 finished they may choose to participate at a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.