Facts
- Even milder forms of alcohol withdrawal include serious symptoms such as the shakes, seizures, and hallucinations, typically occurring within 6-48 hours after the last drink.
- Doctor shopping is a term used to describe the method by which illicit users of prescription drugs see multiple doctors at the same time for the sole purpose of obtaining medications from more than one prescriber for their non-medical use.
- People born in recent years tend to consume more alcohol than older generations, suggesting that as the current population ages these individuals will continue to drink more.
- Liver disease brought on by chronic abuse of alcohol, including alcoholic fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis, kills 25,000 Americans each year.
Halfway House - Kingsley, MichiganA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehab program. It is a place 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 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 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.