Facts
- Some private and employer-subsidized health plans provide coverage for drug rehab and its medical consequences.
- 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
- Drug craving and depression that an individual experiences during crack withdrawal can last for months following cessation of long-term heavy use of the drug.
- The only opiates still in use for pain management by medical professionals are morphine and codeine, as well as some synthetic opiates.
Alfred, New York - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug rehab program. It is a setting 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 stay at a halfway house (also known as sober living or recovery house) you will be expected 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.