Facts
- As with most medications for mental illnesses, sudden cessation of antipsychotic medication is not recommended without medical supervision.
- Rates of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome amongst Blacks are seven times higher than their White counterparts, although more Blacks than Whites abstain from drinking.
- Withdrawal symptoms from the benzodiazepine drug Ativan can range from mild anxiety and insomnia to more severe symptoms such as seizures and psychosis.
- When cocaine users stop using cocaine, or when they end a cocaine binge, they almost immediately feel the "crash" which includes depression, fatigue, lack of pleasure, anxiety, irritability, sleepiness and a strong craving for more cocaine.
Langlois, Oregon - Hospital InpatientA person who is severely 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 useful to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their recovery is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.