Facts
- Long-time crack users often alienate family and friends, as they tend to become isolated and suspicious.
- Studies have shown that family and friends can play an important role in motivating drug addicted individuals to enter and remain in drug rehab.
- Withdrawal symptoms from the benzodiazepine drug Ativan can range from mild anxiety and insomnia to more severe symptoms such as seizures and psychosis.
- Street heroin may contain additives that won't dissolve, which can result in clogged blood vessels which lead to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain. This can cause infection or even death of small patches of cells in vital organs.
Halfway House - Livermore, CaliforniaA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished a drug rehabilitation program. It is a place where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. When you choose to reside 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.