Facts
- Vicodin overdoses can occur for a variety of reasons and under different circumstances, such as someone taking too much Vicodin accidentally because they are not getting pain relief from their normal dose.
- There is no physical withdrawal from Crack or Cocaine as there is with other drugs such as heroin. The withdrawal symptoms are more of a psychological nature rather than physical including an intense hunger, irritability, fatigue, long but disturbed sleep
- While abuse of OxyContin was once seen as a "white-collar" addiction, this problem has been on the rise among all ethnic and economic groups.
- Nearly 4 million Americans use prescription drugs including Xanax, for non-medical purposes to achieve some kind of a high.
Halfway House - Dixon, IowaA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehabilitation program. It is a setting 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. typically 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.