Facts
- The ATLAS program was developed for male football players, coaches and team leaders for the purpose of discussing the potential effects of anabolic steroids and other illicit drugs on immediate sports performance.
- Out of the estimated 205,400 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009, almost three quarters (69.2%) involved multiple drugs.
- Studies show that alcohol consumption may interfere directly with medications used for HIV, essentially blocking their effectiveness.
- Rates of marijuana use in the United States have escalated significantly in recent years with the annual prevalence of marijuana use in North America estimated at around 10.7% of the adult population aged 15-64.
Hospital Inpatient - Howard City, MichiganAny person who is seriously 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 drug addict requires 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 inpatient portion of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.