Facts
- Research indicates that short-term and outpatient drug rehab offers little more than drug education for individuals struggling with long-term addiction.
- Surveys indicate that 300,000 of today's college students will eventually die of alcohol-related causes such as drunk-driving accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, various cancers and heart disease.
- Lortab withdrawal can occur when someone has been prescribed the drug legitimately or when someone who abuses Lortab has developed a tolerance and dependence to it.
- Valium is grossly overprescribed and doctors are partly responsible for the prescription drug addiction epidemic.
Halfway House - MertonA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have completed a drug treatment 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 stay 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 sobriety.