Facts
- Severe muscle contractions which result from PCP use may cause bone fracture and even kidney damage or failure as a consequence of muscle cells breaking down.
- Rates of Opana abuse and addiction are among the highest involving prescription opiates, and drug overdose rates that have been linked directly to Opana have increased dramatically over the past three years.
- Physical changes associated with methadone are similar to other opiates and may include a suppressed cough reflex, drowsiness, and constipation.
- Long-term use of anti-depressants brings about an unique set of withdrawal symptoms when discontinued; much different than the repeated use of an opioid, such as heroin.
Osceola, IA. - 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 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 several weeks. Once the inpatient portion of their treatment plan is finished they may choose to enter a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.