Facts
- Research has proven that long-term drug use results in changes in the brain that can affect the person long after they have stopped using drugs.
- Methamphetamine may dry mucosa which may then lead to more chafing and abrasions in the genital area, which could make methamphetamine users more susceptible to HIV during sexual activity.
- Women who drink heavily are more inclined to have unprotected sex and multiple sex partners, increasing the risks of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
- Typical symptoms of opiate or synthetic opioid withdrawal include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps ("cold turkey"), and leg movements.
Hospital Inpatient - Rapid River, MichiganAn individual who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from a hospital inpatient rehab program. These types of programs are geared 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 person attempting recovery needs this level of care, it is helpful to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient part of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to enter a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.