Facts
- Sudden cessation of antipsychotic prescription medications, which are used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or psychotic depression, can cause withdrawal symptoms.
- Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms can include agitation, akathesia, irritability, aggressiveness, worsening of mood, dysphoria, crying spells, over-activity or hyperactivity, depersonalization, decreased concentration, slowed thinking, confusion and memory/concentration difficulties.
- The most successful drug rehabs address multiple needs of the individual, not just his or her drug abuse.
- Unwanted side effects associated with LSD use may include muscle weakness, muscle twitching and signs of impaired coordination.
Queenstown - Hospital InpatientA 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 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 several weeks. Once the inpatient part of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to enter a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.