Facts
- Typical bad and dangerous side effects of anabolic steroids in both men and women include: swelling of the feet and ankles, aching joints, mood swings, and extreme nervousness.
- 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.
- Many high school coaches open the sports season by discussing how proper amounts of strength training and nutrition can help to build a body and warn against dangers associated with the use of anabolic steroids.
- Studies indicate that Hispanics have either similar or lower mortality rates compared with Whites for alcohol-related death such as alcohol dependence syndrome and alcoholic hepatitis.
Petersburg, IL. - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending a hospital inpatient program. These types of programs are geared 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 requires this level of care, it is beneficial to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to several weeks. Once the inpatient portion of their recovery is complete they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.