Facts
- Students who use Adderall non-medically also commonly take central nervous system depressants such as pain relievers or tranquilizers, which puts them at even higher risk of dependence or abuse, to counteract the stimulant effects of the drug.
- Serious medical or mental illness as well as criminal involvement may increase the likelihood of individuals prematurely leaving drug rehab, in which case intensive interventions may be required to retain them.
- Narcotic pain medications, such as Vicodin or OxyContin, put individuals at risk for of serious consequences similar to illicit opioids such as heroin.
- Studies indicate that the average concentration of the major psychoactive substance in marijuana products, THC, is currently at higher levels than it was 10 to 15 years ago.
Hospital Inpatient - Waseca, MinnesotaAny 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 needs 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 inpatient portion of their treatment plan is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living program or transfer into an outpatient program.