Facts
- Studies indicate that women start to have alcohol-related problems at lower drinking levels than men do, partly because women weigh less than men.
- The acetaminophen component in Lortab can on its own cause a fatal overdose. High doses of acetaminophen can cause liver damage, and dosages should never exceed 4000 mg a day. Acetaminophen is metabolized solely by the liver, so there is a risk of fatal overdose due to hepatotoxicity when Lortab is mixed with alcohol.
- Methadone is a drug with an extremely high risk of physical dependence, and if the individual does not take the drug each day, they will experience very painful withdrawals.
- Youth who use steroids often run the risk of being shorter for the remainder of their lives if they continue to take anabolic steroids before they stop growing.
Halfway House - Toksook Bay, AlaskaA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehabilitation program. It is a setting 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 recovery house or sober living) 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.