Facts
- Methadone withdrawal is so difficult to endure that users who are dependent and addicted often think that they will be on it for the rest of their lives, or at least for many years.
- 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.
- The high rates of binge and heavy alcohol use among full-time college students who use Adderall non-medically is of concern due to the associations between excessive drinking among college students and the adverse consequences on their physical and mental health, safety, and environment.
- Research indicates that students who use prescription stimulants non-medically typically have an underlying alcohol and/or drug problem.
Hospital Inpatient - NewlandA person who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously 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 drug addict requires this level of care, it is useful to those who have serious 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 complete they may choose to participate at a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.