Facts
- 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.
- Mental deterioration, also known as dementia, is accelerated by the consumption of alcohol and is the second-leading cause of dementia.
- In a recent study, the percentage of persons with inhalant dependence reporting clinically significant inhalant withdrawal symptoms was almost equal to the percentage of persons with cocaine dependence reporting clinically significant cocaine withdrawal symptoms.
- The term "embalming fluid" is often used in reference to liquid PCP that a cigarette is dipped in, to be ingested through smoking, commonly known as "boat" or "water."
Hospital Inpatient - Mount Vernon, WashingtonA person who is seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from a hospital inpatient program. These types of programs are focused towards making the individual�''s withdrawal and detox as smooth as possible. Recovering persons will have access to medication as well as medical staff around the clock. While not every person attempting recovery requires this level of care, it is beneficial to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to several weeks. Once the inpatient part of their recovery is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.