Facts
- When addressing adolescent drug addiction, drug rehabs which can provide a comprehensive assessment, treatment, case management, and family-support services that are developmentally, culturally, and gender-appropriate are crucial.
- Street terms for opiates are Smack Horse, Brown sugar Junk, Black Tar Dope, School boy White stuff, Harry Cube, Mud Big H, and Skag Morf.
- There have been many instances of Xanax being used as a "date rape drug", due to the sudden onset of the medication and the side effect of memory loss.
- Older children of alcoholics are more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety such as staying in their rooms for long periods of time and not relating to other children, claiming they "have no one to talk to."
Halfway House - DansvilleA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished a drug rehab 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 reside 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 sobriety.