Facts
- Marijuana users entering substance abuse treatment in the U.S. will typically only have a high school level education.
- Opiate withdrawal symptoms are stronger approximately 24-72 hours after they begin and generally dissipate within 7-10 days.
- Research among college youth indicates that hashish use often results in poorer relationships with parents, and more associations with delinquent and drug-using friends.
- Doctor shopping is a term used to describe the method by which illicit users of prescription drugs see multiple doctors at the same time for the sole purpose of obtaining medications from more than one prescriber for their non-medical use.
Halfway House - Briarcliff, AR.A halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug rehabilitation 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 expected to maintain your sobriety. It is common that there will be additional rules and guidelines 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.