Facts
- Over 75% of eighth graders, 83% of tenth graders, and 73% of high school seniors in the U.S. surveyed in 2008 reported that using heroin occasionally without a needle was a great risk.
- The FDA has urged physicians to use great caution when prescribing methadone, because of the potential for respiratory distress and dangerous changes in an individual's heart beat that cannot be felt by the patient.
- Valium dependent individuals are weaned off of the drug to avoid any life threatening symptoms.
- Mixing alcohol with certain medications often causes nausea and vomiting, headaches, drowsiness, fainting, or loss of coordination.
Penngrove, California - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished a drug treatment 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. typically 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 continued abstinence.