Facts
- The FDA has urged physicians to use great caution when prescribing methadone, because of the potential for respiratory distress and dangerous changes in an individual's heart beat that cannot be felt by the patient.
- Recreational marijuana users commonly site their main purpose for using marijuana is to reach a social high and to relax, enhance activity, decrease boredom, increase confidence, reduce anxiety and feel better in general.
- Some LSD users have reported feeling compelled to take the drug repeatedly.
- Oxycontin drug withdrawal symptoms typically occur as soon as six hours after the last dose of the drug and can last up to one week.
Halfway House - SharpsburgA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehab 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 live at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. It is common that 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.