Facts
- One treatment approach that is used for managing opiate withdrawal is to treat the symptoms of the withdrawal with appropriate medication. Clondine, an antihypertensive drug, is sometimes used to reduce muscle pain and cramping.
- Most methadone clinics don't take an individual completely off the drug and actually work to stabilize them at a certain dose for an indefinite amount of time which leaves them dependent to methadone.
- Pre-school aged children of alcoholics are more likely to exhibit poorer language and reasoning skills than their peers whose parents were not alcoholics, mainly due to the lower quality of stimulation present in the home of children of alcoholics.
- Rates of illicit use of prescription stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall have recently escalated on college campuses.
Superior, WY. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have completed a drug treatment 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 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.