Facts
- Out of the over 2 million drug abuse emergency room visits in 2009, over 21 percent involved illicit drugs
- Typical street names for OxyContin are OCs, ox, and oxy, 40 (a 40-milligram tablet), 80 (an 80-milligram tablet), Blue, Hillbilly heroin and Kicker.
- OxyContin withdrawal symptoms are like symptoms of many opiate-based drugs such as heroin, morphine, Dilaudid, methadone, and codeine.
- When drug relapse occurs after treatment at a drug rehab program, some individuals may deem treatment a failure; although treatment for drug abuse typically requires continual evaluation and modification as needed, similar to the approach taken for other chronic diseases.
Halfway House - Stanley, ND.A halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehab program. It is an atmosphere where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are going through the same experience they are, recovering 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. 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.