Facts
- Physicians should identify the need for drug rehab in their patients and make appropriate referrals through the widespread use of screening, brief intervention and referral to drug rehab facilities.
- Oxycontin withdrawal symptoms can be mild or extremely severe, depending on how much and how long and individual has taken the drug.
- The Cambria County Drug Task Force in Pennsylvania reported an increase in the number of pharmacy burglaries in the county as being linked directly to OxyContin abuse.
- When taking into account the negative health consequences and trafficking related violence as measuring tools, cocaine is just behind heroin as the second most problematic drug in the world.
Halfway House - Bradenton Beach, FL.A halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have completed a drug treatment 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 live 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 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 sobriety.