Facts
- Withdrawal from benzodiazepines or alcohol can result in seizures and worse if not handled in an in-patient setting.
- The high rates of binge and heavy alcohol use among full-time college students who use Adderall non-medically is of concern due to the associations between excessive drinking among college students and the adverse consequences on their physical and mental health, safety, and environment.
- 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.
- One 12-oz. beer, one 5-oz. glass of wine and one 1.5 oz. shot of liquor have the same amount of alcohol.
Ironton - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have completed a drug treatment 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. usually 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 continued abstinence.