Facts
- Morphine withdrawal symptoms can last for up to 10 days, while withdrawal from methadone may take weeks or months.
- There have been many instances of Xanax being used as a "date rape drug", due to the sudden onset of the medication and the side effect of memory loss.
- It is important to understand that methadone withdrawal treatment is not the same as s methadone maintenance program, in which individuals who are unwilling to give up opiates are prescribed methadone as a legal, long-term substitute for their drug of choice.
- Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol can cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, drowsiness, fainting, or loss of coordination.
Halfway House - IdaA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehabilitation 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 live at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.