Facts
- Out of the estimated 205,400 drug-related emergency room visits made by people seeking detox or substance abuse treatment services in 2009, almost three quarters (69.2%) involved multiple drugs.
- Studies indicate that women who suffered childhood sexual abuse are more likely to have problems with alcohol.
- Rare Ativan side effects can include abnormal thinking, including disorientation, delusions or loss of sense of reality, agitation; behavior changes, including aggressive behavior, bizarre behavior, decreased inhibition, or outbursts of anger, seizures, hallucinations, muscle weakness, skin rash or itching, sore throat, fever, and chills, trouble in sleeping, uncontrolled movements of body, including the eyes, unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual excitement, nervousness, or irritability, unusual tiredness or weakness, and yellow eyes or skin.
- Methadone withdrawal can be even more severe than morphine or heroin withdrawal and can last for several weeks or more.
Desmet - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished a drug rehabilitation 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 recovery house or sober living) 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 sobriety.