Facts
- Spending by the alcohol industry for advertisements concerning alcohol on T.V. grew by 22% in 2002, to over than $990 million.
- The sale of Bath Salts has been banned in the UK and several US States, and there are plans to introduce a bill to the U.S. Congress make use of these powerful drugs illegal nationwide.
- Opioids are synthetic versions of opium which are commonly administered to treat moderate and severe pain and individuals in the U.S. use 80 percent of the global supply of these types of prescription drugs.
- More than a third of marijuana treatment admissions in the U.S. refrain from using the drug in the month prior to admission.
Girard, GA. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure 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 stay at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be required 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.