Facts
- Doctors argue whether the withdrawal syndrome leaves individuals who take sleeping medication worse than they would be without the drug, but evidence suggests that it often does.
- Inhaling solvent can result in severe, long-term damage to the major organs of the body including the brain, the liver and the kidneys.
- The drug categories with the largest number of past year initiates among drug using individuals aged 12 or older in 2010 were marijuana (2.4 million) and nonmedical use of pain relievers (2.0 million).
- Lortab withdrawal symptoms can be particularly uncomfortable and sometimes painful, similar to that of heroin withdrawal.
Halfway House - AtlantaA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehab program. It is a place where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. When you choose to stay at a halfway house (also known as sober living or recovery house) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. usually there will be additional rules that you will need to adhere to in order to maintain your residence at the halfway house. You may be expected to attend meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.