Facts
- Tolerance is defined as the need for larger amounts of alcohol to become intoxicated.
- Studies indicate that an estimated 37 percent of 9th grade girls, usually about 14 years old, report drinking alcohol in the past month.
- Past year, past month, and daily use of marijuana rose among 8th graders between 2009 and 2010, indicating a softening attitude regarding the risk of using marijuana.
- When methadone is used to help an individual avoid opiate withdrawal symptoms, doses of methadone are administered every four to six hours and are slowly decreased until withdrawal symptoms have disappeared, then dosages are discontinued. It is likely that the individual will become dependent to Methadone however and the individual should research all options before choosing this one.
Shady Cove - Hospital InpatientAny person 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 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 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 even up to a month. Once the hospital inpatient part of their recovery is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.