Facts
- Inhalants known to cause severe blood oxygen depletion, which can result in death, are aliphatic nitrites, which are also known as poppers, bold and rush on the street.
- Marijuana was responsible for over 18% of the emergency room visits in 2009 for patients who were seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as the reason for their visit.
- U.S. emergency room visits involving prescription drug overdoses in the U.S. are now on par with the number of visits from overdoses of illegal drugs, such as cocaine and heroin.
- Most Ecstasy pills contain ingredients such as amphetamine, methamphetamine, ephedrine, and caffeine all of which may be comparatively cheap to pure MDMA which can help to boost overall profits.
Lovingston, Virginia - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by attending a hospital inpatient rehab program. These types of programs are geared 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 person attempting recovery needs this level of care, it is helpful to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to even up to a month. Once the hospital inpatient part of their recovery is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.