Facts
- The criminal justice system refers drug offenders into drug treatment in a variety of ways, including diverting nonviolent offenders to treatment; stipulating treatment as a condition of incarceration, probation, or pretrial release; and holding specialized courts, or drug courts that handle drug offenders.
- When combined, alcohol and tobacco drastically increase one's risk of becoming ill with certain cancers.
- After the effects of meth wears off, it can cause severe withdrawal that is more intense and longer lasting than both speed and cocaine.
- Withdrawal symptoms commonly associated with morphine addiction are experienced shortly before the time of the next scheduled dose, sometimes within as early as a few hours after the last administration.
Halfway House - Manitou BeachA 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 going through the same experience they are, recovering 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. typically 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.