Facts
- Withdrawal is most commonly used to describe the onset of the group of symptoms that occurs upon the abrupt discontinuation/separation or a decrease in dosage of the intake of medications, recreational drugs, and alcohol.
- Most deaths as a result of inhalant abuse are due to repetitive inhalation, which can lead to extremely high concentrations of inhaled fumes, which displaces the available oxygen in the lungs.
- Spending by the alcohol industry for advertisements concerning alcohol on T.V. grew by 22% in 2002, to over than $990 million.
- It is not uncommon for methamphetamine addicted individuals to display compulsive action, such as cleaning and grooming or sorting and disassembling objects.
Burton, WA. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehab program. It is a place where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. When you choose to live 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 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.