Facts
- The current increases in rates of nonmedical use of prescription drugs has resulted in increased emergency room visits, accidental overdoses, and drug rehab treatment admissions for drug addiction.
- When Xanax is taken recreationally or non-medically, it can be chewed, crushed or snorted in the same way other illicit drugs such as cocaine are administered.
- When Xanax is prescribed for insomnia and the individual becomes dependent to the drug, insomnia will occur as a result of addiction to the drug.
- When Xanax is used in high doses for longer than a couple of months, the individual can experience both a psychological and a physical addiction to the medication.
Hospital Inpatient - Grand Haven, MI.An individual who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending a hospital inpatient program. These types of programs are focused towards making the individual�''s withdrawal and detox as smooth as possible. Recovering persons will have access to medication as well as medical staff around the clock. While not every drug addict requires this level of care, it is helpful to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to enter a sober living setting or transfer into an outpatient program.