Facts
- It is not uncommon for cocaine addicted professionals, such as lawyers, physicians, bankers, and athletes, to have daily cocaine habits costing hundreds to thousands of dollars, with binges in the $20,000-$50,000 range.
- Ketamine is abused recreationally massive numbers of young people as a "club drug," and is often distributed at "raves", which are popular all night dance parties.
- Symptoms of marijuana withdrawal first appear in chronic users within 24 hours. They are most pronounced for the first 10 days and can last up to 28 days.
- 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."
Perry, Arkansas - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure 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 reside at a halfway house (also known as sober living or recovery house) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. It is common that 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.