Facts
- Typical symptoms of opiate or synthetic opioid withdrawal include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps ("cold turkey"), and leg movements.
- The onset of alcohol withdrawal symptoms most often occurs within 5 - 10 hours after the last alcoholic beverage is consumed, but can sometimes begin days later.
- Studies show that individuals can develop psychological dependency to food and therefore experience withdrawal when they diet or cut down their food intake.
- The combination of Xanax and alcohol can potentially result in death, as both are central nervous system depressants that slow activity in the brain, so they should not ever be taken together.
Calhoun, GA. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have completed a drug treatment 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. 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 continued abstinence.