Facts
- The chemical structure and effects of Ketamine are very similar to those of PCP, although it is much less potent than PCP and the effects are of much shorter duration.
- Of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, 60 percent of admissions were White, 21 percent were African-American, and 14 percent were Hispanic or Latino.
- Intravenous Lortab users expose themselves to risks such as contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), hepatitis B and C, and other blood-borne viruses.
- Opiates can make a person feel nauseous, even someone who has been given opiates by a doctor which is one of the reasons many people don't like taking them.
Halfway House - MariettaA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehab 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 stay at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. typically 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.