Facts
- When cocaine users stop using cocaine, or when they end a cocaine binge, they almost immediately feel the "crash" which includes depression, fatigue, lack of pleasure, anxiety, irritability, sleepiness and a strong craving for more cocaine.
- Local and regional law enforcement officials across the U.S. cite an increase in pharmacy thefts by individuals who wish to steal prescription drugs for their own use or for diversion to the illicit drug market.
- OxyContin is an opiate agonist, meaning it provides pain relief by acting on opioid receptors in the spinal cord, brain, and possibly in the tissues directly.
- Withdrawal from benzodiazepines or alcohol may result in seizures or even coma if not handled in an in-patient setting.
Halfway House - BloomingdaleA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehab program. It is an atmosphere 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 recovery house or sober living) 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.