Facts
- The drug categories with the largest number of past year initiates among drug using individuals aged 12 or older in 2010 were marijuana (2.4 million) and nonmedical use of pain relievers (2.0 million).
- When crack cocaine is smoked addiction seems to develop more quickly than with powdered cocaine which is typically snorted.
- The 2009 Ecstasy seizures by law enforcement officials increased by 594% from 2004.
- Opana overdose will often result in the following symptoms: pinpoint pupils, stupor, difficult or slow breathing, slowed pulse, nausea, vomiting, constipation, flaccid muscles, low blood pressure, extreme fatigue, blue fingernails and lips, spasms of the stomach or intestinal tract, palpitations, coma, apnea, circulatory collapse, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac arrest or death.
Rossville, PA. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehabilitation program. It is a place 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 expected to maintain your sobriety. typically 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.