Facts
- The severity and duration of Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms can vary from person to person, and depend on the dosage and length of time the individual has been using the drug.
- Use of amphetamines can cause an individual to become psychologically dependent on to them so that they are so central to a person's thoughts, emotions, and activities that the need to continue their use becomes a craving or compulsion.
- Opioids are the most common category of prescription drugs abused in the U.S., comprising about 75 percent of the prescription drug abuse problem.
- The rate of emergency room department visits during 2009 in which cocaine was a factor was highest among individuals aged 35-44.
Iron Station, NC. - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly 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 drug addict 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 even up to a month. Once the inpatient part of their recovery is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.