Facts
- Much of the Ketamine which can be obtained for recreational use has been diverted from veterinarians' offices.
- The largest increases in prescription drug related emergency room visits between 2004 and 2009 were for oxycodone products (242.2 percent increase), alprazolam (148.3 percent increase), and hydrocodone products (124.5 percent).
- Most Dilaudid users who are unable to obtain legitimate prescriptions resort to what has been termed "doctor shopping", a method by which they will see as many doctors it takes to obtain more of the drug in order to feed their addiction.
- Individuals with moderate-to-severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal will likely need inpatient treatment at a drug treatment facility where they can be watched closely for hallucinations and other signs of delirium tremens.
Holy Cross, Alaska - 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 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 drug addict needs this level of care, it is useful to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to enter a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.