Facts
- The severity and duration of Vicodin withdrawal symptoms can vary, depending on the dosage and length of time the individual has been using the drug.
- Studies indicate that Hispanics have either similar or lower mortality rates compared with Whites for alcohol-related death such as alcohol dependence syndrome and alcoholic hepatitis.
- Over one million adolescents each year are confirmed as victims of child abuse and neglect, with records of these incidents indicate that alcohol and drug abuse is one of the top two problems exhibited by families in 81% of the reported cases.
- OxyContin use may aggravate convulsions in patients who are predisposed to seizures.
San Ysidro, NM. - Hospital InpatientAn individual who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit tremendously by attending a hospital inpatient program. These types of programs are focused 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 drug addict needs this level of care, it is helpful to those who have serious 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 setting or transfer into an outpatient program.