Facts
- Most states require that a doctor document any methadone which is being dispensed for pain but not for the treatment of drug addiction, and all physicians with appropriate Drug Enforcement Agency registration may prescribe methadone for pain control.
- Withdrawal from Valium is typically conducted in a medical setting or drug detox facility to reduce any risks associated with benzodiazepine withdrawal.
- The FDA has urged physicians to use great caution when prescribing methadone, because of the potential for respiratory distress and dangerous changes in an individual's heart beat that cannot be felt by the patient.
- Over 3% of tenth grade students in the U.S. have reported anabolic steroid use.
Jonesboro, Louisiana - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished 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. 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 continued abstinence.