Facts
- The most beneficial treatment for alcohol addiction in older adults may be education, as many seniors lack information about the dangers of excessive alcohol use.
- Side effects associated with methadone can include constipation, nausea, sedation, vertigo, and edema.
- Withdrawal from anti-depressants will typically lead to anxiety and depression, which are typically stronger than the original anxiety and depression that was experienced before taking the drug.
- Of all of the illicit drug and/or heavy alcohol users in the nation, 43 percent of Americans report using only an illicit drug, 42 percent report using only alcohol heavily, and 16 percent report using both illicit drugs and alcohol heavily.
Blanch, NC. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished a drug rehabilitation program. It is a setting 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 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.