Facts
- The duration of methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms can be anywhere from a day, weeks or even months for chronic methamphetamine users.
- Mild forms of alcohol withdrawal can cause serious symptoms such as the shakes, seizures, and hallucinations, which commonly occur within 6-48 hours after the last drink.
- Methadone used in opiate maintenance therapy was originally developed to help obliterate withdrawal symptoms and support a healthy lifestyle. However, the effects of withdrawal far exceed that of heroin which causes the individual to become addicted to it instead.
- Withdrawal symptoms associated with Xanax are somewhat similar to those that are related to alcohol withdrawal, such as shaky hands, rapid heartbeat, insomnia, sweating and anxiety and agitation.
Halfway House - Olaton, KentuckyA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehabilitation 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 sober living or recovery house) 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.