Facts
- When a mother takes antidepressants to treat her depression symptoms, the fetus shares the medication with the mother. When the baby is born and deprived of the drug, they are at risk for neonatal withdrawal syndrome.
- Individuals who use the sleep medicine Ambien can experience withdrawal when they suddenly cease using the drug after long-term use, although there are instances of individuals experiencing Ambien withdrawal after daily use for just 1 or 2 weeks.
- Smoking cocaine or any drug allows extremely high doses to reach the brain very quickly and brings an intense and immediate high.
- Quitting an antidepressant suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and a return of depression symptoms.
Hospital Inpatient - Mount ShermanAny person who is seriously 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 inpatient part of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.