Facts
- The effects of magic mushrooms may vary due to factors such as potency, the amount ingested, and the user's expectations, mood, surroundings, and frame of mind.
- Over 500,000 emergency room visits related to the use of alcohol in combination with other drugs in 2009 included the following drugs: central nervous system agents (e.g., analgesics, stimulants, sedatives) (229,230 visits), cocaine (152,631 visits), marijuana (125,438 visits), psychotherapeutic agents (e.g., antidepressants and antipsychotics) (44,217 visits), heroin (43,110 visits)
- Xanax withdrawal if not overseen by treatment professionals can cause delirium, seizures, and grand mal seizures as a result of abrupt withdrawal after only short-term use.
- Young adults who choose to drink while attending colleges that ban alcohol consume just as much alcohol as students at schools without a ban.
Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days or Less) - Lincoln, MassachusettsA residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) program delivers care 24 hours a day 7 days a week for an average of 30 days (or less) depending on the treatment center. The clients live at the rehab facility and are ensured a totally alcohol and drug-free environment for the duration of their recovery process. While in treatment they deal with their issues with drug and/or alcohol addiction while learning how to go about their life without turning to substances to solve their issues. When the person has finished their residential short-term treatment, they typically continue their recovery process by going into outpatient treatment, attending meetings, therapy or counseling. Seriously addicted individuals who have a long history of substance abuse will benefit from residing at a sober living home after they finish rehab. This will help them solidify their new found sobriety and give them strength and support.