Facts
- Psychotic episodes associated Bath Salts are known to be intense, with one Louisiana man reportedly barricading himself in his attic with a rifle, yelling "I gotta kill the monsters before they kill all of us".
- Many workplaces offer and support Employee Assistance Programs that offer short-term counseling and/or assistance for individuals with drug or alcohol problems, which gets drug addicted employees connected to local drug rehab resources, including peer support/recovery groups.
- Opiates which also have legitimate use in medicine but are commonly abused include morphine, meperidine, paregoric (which contains opium), and cough syrups that contain codeine.
- The most significant detrimental effects of long-term inhalant abuse on the body are brain and central nervous system damage.
Halfway House - Carver, MassachusettsA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished a drug rehab 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 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 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.