Facts
- Many addicted individuals misuse their outpatient methadone maintenance program, and take less than a blocking dose of 80 mg. so that they will be able to "feel it" if they combine their methadone dose with other drugs such as heroin.
- Nonstudent, nonmilitary personnel who don't have access to health services are more vulnerable to conditions such as depression and anxiety, often associated with dangerous alcohol consumption patterns.
- Stress and other environmental and social factors can hinder attainment of continued drug abstinence and make drug relapse imminent.
- Women who consume alcohol are more likely to have alcohol-related heart disease, even though women drink less alcohol over a lifetime than men.
Halfway House - CoatsvilleA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have finished a drug treatment 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 reside at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be expected 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.