Facts
- Offering continuing care and monitoring after drug rehab is complete is an important factor in long-term recovery, and programs should be prepared to readily re-admit individuals who have relapsed.
- Women and low-body-weight males are more likely to have higher blood alcohol concentration due to the fact that they will generally have less blood volume to dilute alcohol.
- Prenatal exposure to crack often results in premature birth and crack babies tend to be smaller than other babies.
- When cocaine users stop using cocaine, or when they end a cocaine binge, they almost immediately feel the "crash" which includes depression, fatigue, lack of pleasure, anxiety, irritability, sleepiness and a strong craving for more cocaine.
Henry - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed 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 live at a halfway house (also known as sober living or recovery house) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. usually 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 sobriety.