Facts
- Opiate dependence even after short term use is can develop especially if a person uses a lot of opiates or even uses opiates occasionally over a long period of time.
- OxyContin is an opiate agonist, meaning it provides pain relief by acting on opioid receptors in the spinal cord, brain, and possibly in the tissues directly.
- Of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, 60 percent of admissions were White, 21 percent were African-American, and 14 percent were Hispanic or Latino.
- Rates of poly-drug use are higher among full-time college students who have used Adderall non-medically in the past year than among those who have not used the drug non-medically.
Halfway House - New Auburn, WisconsinA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching 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 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. usually there will be additional rules and guidelines 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.