Facts
- Severe side effects associated with use of Opana may include slow heartbeat, shallow breathing, cold and clammy skin, confusion, uncoordinated muscle movements, light-headedness, abnormal thinking, inability to urinate, memory loss, insomnia, severe weakness, fainting, convulsions, seizures and death.
- Unintentional deaths involving prescription opioids such as Lortab increased 114% from 2001 to 2005, and there were 42,491 hydrocodone (such as that contained in Lortab) combination emergency room visits in 2004.
- Xanax and other addictive prescription drugs have found their way to the streets where drug dealers push them on individuals who want to get high.
- Vicodin withdrawal symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable and painful, similar to that of heroin withdrawal.
Halfway House - BentonA 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 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. typically 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.