Facts
- Methadone which can be obtained illegally is of uncertain purity and dosage, and individuals have no idea what they are actually buying or if the drug has been tampered with.
- The withdrawal symptoms associated with amphetamines are magnified in chronic users who abruptly stop taking the drug, which is why it is recommended that individuals addicted to these drugs participate in a residential drug treatment program specializing in this type of withdrawal and addiction treatment.
- The rate of current illicit drug use, including marijuana, among Americans aged 50-59 increased from 2.7% in 2002 to 6.2% in 2009.
- Methadone, along with single-ingredient and combination forms of oxycodone and hydrocodone, was one of the most frequently reported drugs in terms of nonmedical use in emergency room visits in 2009.
Modesto, CA. - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending a hospital inpatient rehab program. These types of programs are geared 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 requires this level of care, it is beneficial to those who have severe physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to even up to a month. Once the hospital inpatient part of their treatment plan is finished they may choose to participate at a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.