Facts
- Instances of alcohol-related admissions to acute care hospitals for older Americans are similar to those for heart attacks.
- Methadone addiction affects every area of a person's life and the risks of continuing to take the drug can be devastating.
- Women are up to three times more likely than men to be prescribed prescription opioids such as Percocet, and twice as likely to form a Percocet addiction.
- When Coca was first introduced the alkaloid cocaine was isolated, and it was used in medicine for its medicinal effects on depression, alcohol and morphine addiction, fatigue, and as a local anesthetic. The result was addiction and dependency to cocaine and its use in medicine was discontinued.
Cope, Colorado - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have finished a drug rehab 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 live at a halfway house (also known as sober living or recovery house) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. typically 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.