Facts
- Opiates such as heroin convert to morphine in the body which then activates opiate receptors located throughout the brain and central nervous system, including within the reward system.
- Studies indicate that Caucasian adolescent girls in the U.S. are at the highest risk for use of marijuana, compared with girls of other races.
- Chronic use of opioids can result in tolerance, which means that users must take higher doses to achieve the same effects. Long-term use also can lead to physical dependence and addiction; withdrawal can occur when an individual discontinues use of the dr
- Inpatient treatment for withdrawal at a drug treatment facility is recommended for individuals who are at risk for serious withdrawal symptoms or re-intoxication if treated as an outpatient.
North Oxford, MA. - Hospital InpatientAny person who is severely addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by receiving treatment from 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 commonly last several days to even up to a month. Once the inpatient portion of their recovery is finished they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.