Facts
- 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.
- Relapsing back into drug use after taking part in a drug rehab program is possible, with relapse rates similar to those for other chronic medical illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma that also have both physiological and behavioral components.
- Research indicates that, like cocaine and other abused drugs, opiates activate the brain's reward system causing pain relief, a sense of euphoria and pleasure.
- Sudden heroin withdrawal by heavily dependent users who are in poor health can result in death under certain conditions.
Halfway House - GreenfieldA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished 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 stay 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.