Facts
- Opiates can be ingested orally, smoked, or snorted, although many opiate users intravenous inject these types of drugs which will give the strongest, quickest pleasure.
- Quitting an antidepressant suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and a return of depression symptoms.
- Marijuana withdrawal comes with not only physical symptoms but psychological withdrawal symptoms, and it can be difficult to overcome the cravings which often results in relapse.
- Of the over 2 million Americans aged 12 or older in need of treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2010, 2.6 million received this treatment at a specialty facility. However, 20.5 million persons who required treatment did not receive it.
Roundhill, KY. - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is severely 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 helpful to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to even up to a month. Once the inpatient portion of their treatment plan is finished they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.