Facts
- Opiate overdose can occur when opiates slow down respiration to the point that can cause the person to stop breathing altogether and die.
- The most common method of administration of morphine in clinical settings is injection for preoperative sedation, as a supplement to anesthesia, and for analgesia.
- Methadone doesn't lessen the severity of drug addiction and dependence, and use of the drug in any type of treatment environment leaves the addict completely dependent on and addicted to methadone instead of other opiates they were formerly addicted to.
- The connection between drug addiction and crime can be seen in the following criminal offenses; drug possession or sales, offenses directly related to drug abuse such as stealing to get money for drugs, etc., and crime which is related to a lifestyle that predisposes the drug abuser to engage in illegal activity such as association with other offenders or with illicit markets.
Riverview - Residential Short-Term Rehab (30 Days or Less)A residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) program delivers care 24 hours a day 7 days a week for an average of 30 days (or less) depending on the treatment center. The individuals reside at the rehab facility and are ensured a fully alcohol and drug-free environment through their recovery process. While in treatment they tackle their complications with drug and/or alcohol addiction while studying how to go about their life without turning to substances to solve their problems. When the individual has completed their residential short-term treatment, they frequently continue their recovery process by heading into outpatient treatment, attending meetings, therapy or counseling. Greatly addicted people who have a long history of substance abuse will benefit from residing at a sober living home after they complete rehab. This will help them solidify their new found sobriety and give them strength and support.