Facts
- The withdrawal symptoms associated with amphetamines are magnified in chronic users who abruptly stop taking the drug, which is why it is recommended that individuals addicted to these drugs participate in a residential drug treatment program specializing in this type of withdrawal and addiction treatment.
- It is never recommended to stop taking Valium abruptly without medical intervention, and there are drug rehab facilities which can perform a safe medical detox and get individuals off of the drug.
- When an individual injects, sniffs, or swallows an opiate, the drug travels quickly to the brain through the bloodstream.
- The rate of current and past-year use of Ecstasy has increased dramatically among 8th and 10th graders in the U.S.
Ethel - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure 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. 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.