Facts
- Some prescription drug theft from pharmacies as a result of employees stealing these drugs. On one occasion for example, a young female stole more than 49,000 doses of hydrocodone before being caught.
- OxyContin withdrawal symptoms are like symptoms of many opiate-based drugs such as heroin, morphine, Dilaudid, methadone, and codeine.
- The effects of Dilaudid can be felt more gradually when taken orally as opposed to intravenously injecting the drug; the effects of which are almost immediate.
- Individuals who go through medically assisted withdrawal but do not receive any further treatment will typically show drug abuse patterns similar to those who were never treated.
Halfway House - Benicia, CaliforniaA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehabilitation 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 reside at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. It is common that 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.