Facts
- The perception that alcohol use is socially acceptable is evident in the fact that more than 80% of American youth consume alcohol before their 21st birthday.
- The abuse potential of Morphine is among the highest when compared to other analgesics which are available and in use to treat chronic pain.
- What is sold as Ecstasy today is typically a toxic concoction of a variety of substances such as ephedrine which is a stimulant, dextromethorphan which is a cough suppressant, ketamine which is an anesthetic or even caffeine, cocaine and methamphetamine.
- Studies indicate that HIV positive women receiving antiretroviral therapy who consumed alcohol moderately or heavily were more likely to have higher levels of the HIV virus, making it easier for them to spread the virus to others.
Hospital Inpatient - Holbrook, AZ.A person who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by attending a hospital inpatient 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 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 several weeks. Once the inpatient part of their recovery is finished they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.