Facts
- OxyContin is an opiate agonist, meaning it provides pain relief by acting on opioid receptors in the spinal cord, brain, and possibly in the tissues directly.
- The number of lifetime non-medical users of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin increased significantly from an estimated 1.9 million in 2002 to 3.1 million in 2004.
- Numerous deaths as a result of suicide have been associated with the use of Bath Salts, most likely a result of the paranoia and extreme depression that individuals experience when using Bath Salts to get high.
- OxyContin was developed and patented in 1996 and was originally prescribed in 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets although in 2000 a 160 mg tablet became available.
Halfway House - NecheA halfway house is an 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 in recovery 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 sobriety.