Facts
- Thousands of women each year report that an individual slipped GHB into their drink and then sexually violated them.
- Treatment for alcohol withdrawal at an inpatient drug treatment facility may include monitoring of blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and blood levels of different chemicals in the body.
- Research indicates that, like cocaine and other abused drugs, opiates activate the brain's reward system causing pain relief, a sense of euphoria and pleasure.
- Of all of the illicit drug and/or heavy alcohol users in the nation, 43 percent of Americans report using only an illicit drug, 42 percent report using only alcohol heavily, and 16 percent report using both illicit drugs and alcohol heavily.
Halfway House - BuxtonA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished a drug treatment program. It is a place where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are going through the same experience they are, recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. When you choose to reside 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 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.