Facts
- 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.
- Individuals who have used Oxycontin as prescribed may not even realize that they are experiencing withdrawal when they stop taking it, and many report thinking that they just have the flu.
- Over 7% of patients seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as part of an emergency room visit in 2009 were transferred to another facility.
- LSD research conducted in the 50's and 60's tried to find the potential therapeutic properties of the "psychedelic" LSD experience in relation to being able to help patients that were dying of terminal illnesses to be able to accept death.
Halfway House - RussellA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have finished 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 sober living or recovery house) 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.