Facts
- The high level of alcohol consumption is many times greater than the level of illegal drug use, making it one of America's most serious drug problems.
- When LSD is taken there is no way of knowing exactly what is being taken in terms of purity or how it will affect someone.
- Some methamphetamine users will experience a mental depression associated with withdrawal that lasts longer than the acute symptoms and is more severe than that of cocaine withdrawal.
- It is not uncommon for cocaine addicted professionals, such as lawyers, physicians, bankers, and athletes, to have daily cocaine habits costing hundreds to thousands of dollars, with binges in the $20,000-$50,000 range.
Lucas - Hospital InpatientA person who is heavily 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 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 inpatient part of their recovery is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.