Facts
- Death is a possible consequence of barbiturate withdrawal if the condition is left untreated.
- The Anabolic Steroid Control Act passed by Congress in the fall of 1990 was brought into being to decrease the use of these powerful drugs in the United States.
- When Ambien is taken without a prescription for recreational use with the intention of getting high, people may take the drug orally, crush and snort it, or cook it for an intravenous injection.
- Out of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, heroin and other opiates made up the largest percentage of drug-related admissions (20.0 percent).
Wheat Ridge, Colorado - Hospital InpatientA person who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by attending a hospital inpatient 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 person attempting recovery requires this level of care, it is useful to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs commonly last several days to several weeks. Once the inpatient portion of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.