Facts
- Nearly 40% of individuals seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as part of an emergency room visit in 2009 were admitted to the hospital.
- Individuals who take antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications can develop dependence to these drugs and may experience withdrawal syndrome if they suddenly stop taking them.
- The longest time someone has ever had to be sedated because of a psychotic episode from being high on Bath Salts was 12 days; when the individual awoke from sedation, the psychosis as a result of the Bath Salts returned in full force.
- Valium can cause anterograde amnesia (an inability to recall the recent past), which may persist as long as 6 months and may not ever fully return to normal after an individual stops taking the drug.
Baileyville - 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 an atmosphere 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 sober living or recovery house) you will be expected 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.