Facts
- Studies indicate that women are more vulnerable than men to alcohol-induced brain damage.
- The current increases in rates of nonmedical use of prescription drugs has resulted in increased emergency room visits, accidental overdoses, and drug rehab treatment admissions for drug addiction.
- The kidneys and lungs remove about 10% of the alcohol in the urine and breath, making the breathalyzer test a valid tool to measure a person's blood alcohol level.
- The longest time someone has ever had to be sedated because of a psychotic episode from being high on Bath Salts was 12 days; when the individual awoke from sedation, the psychosis as a result of the Bath Salts returned in full force.
Minburn, Iowa - 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 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 beneficial 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 portion of their treatment plan is finished they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.