Facts
- The effects and outcome of a Valium overdose can vary, and depend on how much of the drug was consumed and whether or not it was taken with any other substances which cause intoxication or may adversely interact with Valium such as alcohol, or street drugs.
- The morning after an alcohol binge, the body's organs try to make up for their own water loss by taking it from the brain causing the brain to decrease in size and pull on the membranes that connect the brain to the skull, resulting in pain.
- As heroin leaves the brain and body, users experience withdrawal symptoms, which are often described as feeling like a severe case of flu.
- While abuse of OxyContin was once seen as a "white-collar" addiction, this problem has been on the rise among all ethnic and economic groups.
Pembroke, North Carolina - Hospital InpatientAn individual 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 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 person attempting recovery 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 even up to a month. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their treatment plan is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.