Facts
- Methadone used in opiate maintenance therapy was originally developed to help obliterate withdrawal symptoms and support a healthy lifestyle. However, the effects of withdrawal far exceed that of heroin which causes the individual to become addicted to it instead.
- The National Institute on Drug Abuse and Drug Enforcement Administration reports that about 1 in 20 high school seniors admit to having taken OxyContin without a prescription.
- The most dangerous complication of Lortab overdose is that breathing can slow down, become extremely shallow, and may even stop.
- Rates of hospital emergency room visits relating to Xanax have risen dramatically since 1999.
Pleasantville, IA. - Hospital InpatientAny person who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending a hospital inpatient rehab 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 requires 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 inpatient part of their recovery is complete they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.