Facts
- The Pike County, Kentucky, Coroner reported that there were 19 deaths related to OxyContin in 2000.
- The most commonly reported Valium side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, slurred speech, clumsiness, stomach or abdominal cramps, blurred vision, dry mouth, diarrhea, headache, and nausea or vomiting.
- The high prevalence of alcohol consumption in nursing homes indicates a trend toward using nursing homes for short-term alcoholism rehabilitation stays.
- One study in a state prison found that prisoners who participated in a drug rehab program and continued to receive treatment in a work-release program after prison were 70 percent less likely than nonparticipants to return to drug use and be re-arrested.
Asbury Park, NJ. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehab program. It is a setting 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 sober living or recovery house) 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.