Facts
- To ensure long-term sobriety, drug and alcohol detoxification should be always be followed by a formal assessment of drug history and subsequent referral to drug rehab.
- Pharmacy diversion of OxyContin occurs when pharmacy employees steal the drug directly from the shelves, or when people make fraudulent prescriptions.
- Methadone used in opiate maintenance therapy was originally developed to help obliterate withdrawal symptoms and support a healthy lifestyle. However, the effects of withdrawal far exceed that of heroin which causes the individual to become addicted to it instead.
- Long-term use of Ativan will cause the user to develop a tolerance to the drug which will require them to take more and more of the drug to achieve the desired effects.
Toast, North Carolina - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed 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 reside at a halfway house (also known as sober living or recovery house) you will be expected 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.