Facts
- OxyContin withdrawal symptoms are like symptoms of many opiate-based drugs such as heroin, morphine, Dilaudid, methadone, and codeine.
- There is no lack of methadone at the street level, as dealers acquire the drug through various illegal and unsafe means.
- 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.
- Methamphetamine addicted individuals are at risk of high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and elevated body temperature which puts them at risk of serious health consequences and even death.
Goode, VA. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehabilitation 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 required 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 sobriety.