Facts
- There were nearly 2 million treatment admissions for alcoholism in 2006, accounting for all facilities that report to state administrative data systems, making the actual number greater.
- The 2009 World Drug Report stated that annual marijuana resin production was estimated at anywhere from 2,200 to 9,900 metric tons.
- State and local seizures of oxycodone products, including OxyContin increased 124% from 14,990 items/exhibits in 2004 to 33,612 items/exhibits in 2008.
- Individuals who go through medically assisted withdrawal but do not receive any further treatment will typically show drug abuse patterns similar to those who were never treated.
East Brookfield, Massachusetts - Hospital InpatientA person who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by receiving treatment from 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 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 inpatient part of their recovery is finished they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.