Facts
- The number of emergency room visits involving nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals has increased 98.4 percent between 2004 and 2009, from 627,291 visits to 1,244,679.
- Once the cocaine high dissipates, the user can expect to experience agitation, depression, anxiety, paranoia and decreased appetite.
- Individuals who abuse inhalants and experience withdrawal symptoms as a result report that almost half of the withdrawal symptoms were as common as the corresponding withdrawal symptoms experienced by persons with cocaine dependence.
- Use of methamphetamine often results in mental confusion which can impair one's ability to take medications that have been prescribed for HIV infection or other conditions, worsening the illness and outcome of the illness.
Jefferson, OR. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching 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 sober living or recovery house) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. usually 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 continued abstinence.