Facts
- Withdrawal is most commonly used to describe the onset of the group of symptoms that occurs upon the abrupt discontinuation/separation or a decrease in dosage of the intake of medications, recreational drugs, and alcohol.
- Smoking or injecting methamphetamine creates an intense rush or high almost immediately, while snorting the drug can cause about a 5 minute delay.
- Valium is grossly overprescribed and doctors are partly responsible for the prescription drug addiction epidemic.
- Short term effects associated with use of Ketamine include visual distortions, delirium, changes in one's sense of time and sense and identity, amnesia, vomiting, impaired motor function, and respiratory problems that can potentially be fatal.
Sac City, IA. - 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 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. It is common that 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.