Facts
- One option that is sometimes used to avoid opiate withdrawal is to replace the individual's drug of choice with methadone, a long-acting, cross-tolerant opiate that does not normally produce a "high."
- Taken orally once a day, methadone suppresses narcotic withdrawal for between 24 and 36 hours.
- Logos imprinted on Ecstasy tablets can include smiley faces, clover leaves, cartoon characters, and symbols associated with commercial brands such as Mitsubishi, Nike, and Mercedes.
- The most significant increase in prescription drug related emergency visits involve overdosing adults in their twenties.
Halfway House - McRae Helena, GeorgiaA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug rehab 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 live 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 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.