Facts
- The health consequences of alcohol abuse contribute enormously to health care costs nationally.
- Barbiturate withdrawal symptoms can include anxiety, irritability, elevated heart and respiration rate, muscle pain, nausea, tremors, hallucinations, confusion, and seizures.
- Some of the common street names for heroin are smack, thunder, hell dust, big H, nose drops, H, ska, junk, and skag.
- Many addicted individuals misuse their outpatient methadone maintenance program, and take less than a blocking dose of 80 mg. so that they will be able to "feel it" if they combine their methadone dose with other drugs such as heroin.
Big Creek, Mississippi - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking 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 stay at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. usually 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.