Facts
- During benzodiazepine withdrawal the individual may experience muscle twitching and seizures
- The American Poison Control Centers reported 15,069 case mentions and 7,528 single exposures, involving 13 deaths, related to oxycodone products, including OxyContin in 2007.
- One study in a state prison found that prisoners who participated in a drug rehab program and continued to receive treatment in a work-release program after prison were 70 percent less likely than nonparticipants to return to drug use and be re-arrested.
- Withdrawal symptoms can start within 6 to 12 hours of stopping Vicodin. These symptoms may grow stronger and then gradually subside over a period of several weeks.
Derby, Indiana - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug rehabilitation program. It is a setting 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 stay at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. It is common that 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 sobriety.