Facts
- Methadone withdrawal can be even more severe than morphine or heroin withdrawal and can last for several weeks or more.
- Research indicates that when compared with individuals not involved in drug abuse and addiction, substance-abusing employees are more likely to change jobs more often, be tardy or absent from work, be less productive, be involved in more accidents, file workers' compensation claims
- Seizures that occur as a result of benzodiazepine withdrawal typically last 30 seconds but can last up to a couple of minutes.
- Mixing alcohol with certain medications often causes nausea and vomiting, headaches, drowsiness, fainting, or loss of coordination.
Moonachie, New Jersey - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished a drug treatment 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 reside at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. usually 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.