Facts
- Studies indicate that tolerance and dependence develop at a similar rate with both heroin and Opana use.
- Rapid opiate detoxification to treat opiate withdrawal can be performed in a hospital or private clinic setting using a drug such as Naltrexone, an opiate antagonist that blocks opiate receptors and reverses the effects of opiates. Clonidine is administered at the same time to ease the symptoms of withdrawal.
- Research indicates that amphetamine use during pregnancy may produce adverse behavioral effects, such as hyper-excitability, in offspring.
- Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic substance obtained from fungi that can found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Mexico, and the United States.
Santa Cruz - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehabilitation 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 live at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. It is common that 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.