Facts
- Short-term residential drug rehab is a type of drug treatment which provides intensive but relatively brief treatment based on a modified 12-step approach.
- Opiate withdrawal symptoms are often described as similar to the flu but much worse and can cause aching, fever, sweating, shaking, or chills.
- After the beginning of alcohol withdrawal, symptoms get worse in 48-72 hours and may continue to plague the individual for weeks.
- The rate of emergency department visits related to marijuana use tends to be slightly higher involving individuals aged 20 years or younger (125.3 visits per 100,000 people) than those aged 21 or older (121.5 visits per 100,000 people).
Halfway House - Waynesboro, GeorgiaA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished a drug rehab 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 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.