Facts
- Students, in both high school and college, commonly abuse stimulant drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin to become more attentive and proficient in their studies.
- Long term and excessive alcohol consumption causes liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells); pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas); various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus; high blood pressure; and psychological disorders.
- 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."
- Diarrhea stomach pain is a common symptom of drug and alcohol withdrawal that can be distressing.
Halfway House - PrincetonA 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 an atmosphere 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 sober living or recovery house) 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 continued abstinence.