Facts
- The severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms is proportional to the amount of alcohol regularly ingested.
- Xanax and other benzodiazepines have been found to share many of the common undesirable side effects of the highly addictive barbiturates that they were intended to replace.
- A closely observed, medically managed detoxification gives an individual going through withdrawal a much better chance at a safe and tolerable withdrawal experience.
- The FDA has urged physicians to use great caution when prescribing methadone, because of the potential for respiratory distress and dangerous changes in an individual's heart beat that cannot be felt by the patient.
Endicott, New York - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug rehab program. It is a setting 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 recovery house or sober living) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. typically 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.