Facts
- Use of barbiturates decreases REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, during which dreaming takes place, and therefore withdrawal often results in sleep disruptions such as nightmares, insomnia, or vivid dreaming.
- PCP use may alter mood states in an unpredictable fashion, causing some individuals to become detached, and others to become animated.
- The rate of emergency room department visits during 2009 for marijuana was highest for those aged 18-20.
- The most common side effects individuals will experience will on GHB are nausea and vomiting, delusions, depression, hallucinations, seizures, difficulty breathing, slowed heart rate, low blood pressure, amnesia, and even coma.
Halfway House - WaterproofA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished 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 stay at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be required 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.