Facts
- Physical changes associated with methadone are similar to other opiates and may include a suppressed cough reflex, drowsiness, and constipation.
- Many addicted individuals misuse their outpatient methadone maintenance program, and take less than a blocking dose of 80 mg. so that they will be able to "feel it" if they combine their methadone dose with other drugs such as heroin.
- Studies indicate that 31% of students met criteria for a diagnosis of alcohol abuse and 6% for alcohol dependence in the past 12 months.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that around 5 million Americans are currently taking Xanax or a similar type of benzodiazepine.
Hospital Inpatient - Wilsons, VirginiaA 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 needs this level of care, it is useful 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 hospital inpatient part of their recovery is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.