Facts
- One study in a state prison found that prisoners who participated in a drug rehab program and continued to receive treatment in a work-release program after prison were 70 percent less likely than nonparticipants to return to drug use and be re-arrested.
- The largest increases in prescription drug related emergency room visits between 2004 and 2009 were for oxycodone products (242.2 percent increase), alprazolam (148.3 percent increase), and hydrocodone products (124.5 percent).
- Using a combination of several different types of anabolic steroids is a practice commonly referred to as "stacking."
- The hydrocodone component in Lortab alone can cause an overdose, and is known to cause respiratory depression and other severe adverse reactions including heart failure, heart attack, pulmonary failure, liver or kidney failure, jaundice, amnesia, seizures, blackouts, and coma.
Garrett - Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days or Less)A residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) program offers care 24 hours a day 7 days a week for an average of 30 days (or less) depending on the treatment center. The individuals reside at the rehab facility and are ensured a fully alcohol and drug-free environment during their recovery process. While in treatment they address their difficulties with drug and/or alcohol addiction while studying how to go about their life without turning to drugs to solve their difficulties. When the client has finished their residential short-term treatment, they generally continue their recovery process by heading into outpatient treatment, attending meetings, therapy or counseling. Intensely addicted persons who have a long history of substance abuse will benefit from dwelling at a sober living home after they complete treatment. This will help them solidify their new found sobriety and give them strength and support.