Facts
- Studies indicate that there is a higher prevalence of methamphetamine use among gay males than among the general population in the United States.
- Over 1/3 of female victims of nonfatal domestic violence report that their assailant had been drinking or using drugs.
- Valium abuse typically occurs in conjunction with abuse of alcohol or other drugs.
- Rapid opiate detoxification to treat opiate withdrawal can be performed in a hospital or private clinic setting using a drug such as Naltrexone, an opiate antagonist that blocks opiate receptors and reverses the effects of opiates. Clonidine is administered at the same time to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.
Nazareth - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching 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 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.