Facts
- There were 1,196 Poison Control Center calls regarding Bath Salts were received in 2011, up from 298 calls in 2010.
- The 2010 rate of current illicit drug use among individuals in the U.S. aged 12 or older (8.9%) was similar to the rate in 2009 but higher than the previous year's rate of 8.0%.
- Of all of the illicit drug and/or heavy alcohol users in the nation, 43 percent of Americans report using only an illicit drug, 42 percent report using only alcohol heavily, and 16 percent report using both illicit drugs and alcohol heavily.
- Over-the-counter stimulants are often sold as "speed" or other amphetamines, and many deaths due to stroke have been reported following massive doses of look-alike combinations.
Austin, CO. - Partial Hospitalization-Day TreatmentFor those not wanting the intensive care that inpatient drug rehab in Austin, CO. offers but still in need of additional attention than an outpatient program, partial hospitalization / day treatment is a great option. Individuals are frequently enrolled into this type of treatment as an avoidance measure when it comes to their substance abuse issues or as a transition back into their life in the community. Partial hospitalization / day treatment usually lasts for several hours a day (if not the entire day itself) and for several days all through the week (if not the entire week). During their time in treatment clients will most likely participate in personal counseling and group therapy in addition to other social activities to build their life skills.