Facts
- 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.
- Opiates act directly on the respiratory center in the brainstem, causing a slow in activity resulting in a decrease in breathing rate.
- One of the dangers of abusing Lortab is that the individual is constantly putting themselves at risk of experiencing many unwanted and harmful side effects of the drug.
- The most recent national and state surveys indicate that inhalant abuse reaches its peak at some point during the sixth through the ninth grades.
Halfway House - JonesboroA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehabilitation 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 expected 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.