Facts
- Since 2004, the anti-anxiety prescription drug Klonopin has seen a 461 percent increase in involvement in emergency room visits.
- Specific populations of American Indian adolescents who completed programs which incorporated peer counseling, enhancing adolescents' coping skills, and alcohol education were found to use less alcohol than their counterparts who did not complete the program.
- Xanax withdrawal if not overseen by treatment professionals can cause delirium, seizures, and grand mal seizures as a result of abrupt withdrawal after only short-term use.
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be treated at home or in a hospital or treatment setting depending on the severity of the withdrawal symptoms.
Halfway House - BrightonA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug treatment 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 sober living or recovery house) you will be required 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.