Facts
- Individuals who overcome withdrawal but do not seek drug treatment are likely to relapse back into drug use, making the recurrence of withdrawal syndrome high.
- Most deaths as a result of inhalant abuse are due to repetitive inhalation, which can lead to extremely high concentrations of inhaled fumes, which displaces the available oxygen in the lungs.
- Locations in the Northeast, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, and the West including Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington have the lowest rates of perceived risk of occasional use of marijuana (once a month) among persons aged 12 or older.
- The total number of drug-related emergency room visits rose over 80 percent from 2004 (2.5 million) to 2009 (4.6 million).
Olsburg - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished a drug treatment 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. 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.