Facts
- When a prescription medication is stopped, withdrawal from the drug causes a return of the original symptom the medication was used for, often in a much worse degree.
- Long after the physical need for Opana has passed, individuals may still struggle with side effects which can include severe depression, anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, forgetfulness, confusion, paranoia, and various other types of psychological disorders.
- The most successful drug rehabs address multiple needs of the individual, not just his or her drug abuse.
- The largest increases in prescription drug related emergency room visits between 2004 and 2009 were for oxycodone products (242.2 percent increase), alprazolam (148.3 percent increase), and hydrocodone products (124.5 percent).
Hoxie - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug treatment program. It is a setting where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are going through the same experience they are, recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. When you choose to live 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.