Facts
- Death is a possible consequence of barbiturate withdrawal if the condition is left untreated.
- Therapeutic Communities are drug rehabs where patients remain at a residence for 6 to 12 months.
- There is a massive gap between those who need drug rehab and those who actually receive it, and efforts to reduce this gap must include increasing access to treatment, achieving insurance parity, reducing stigma, and raising awareness regarding the value of drug rehab.
- The withdrawal symptoms associated with use of crystal meth are the same as the regular powder form of methamphetamine, but in some cases more severe with hallucinations, paranoid ideation and toxic psychosis.
Halfway House - Rochdale, MA.A halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching 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 stay 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.