Facts
- U.S. law enforcement officials report an increase in sick and elderly people selling their prescription drugs for profit.
- 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.
- Moderate alcohol consumption can cause depleted aerobic capacity and negative impact on endurance for up to 48 hours after the last drink has been consumed.
- Methadone withdrawal is so difficult to endure that users who are dependent and addicted often think that they will be on it for the rest of their lives, or at least for many years.
Halfway House - Pocahontas, MO.A halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug treatment 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 required to maintain your sobriety. It is common that 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.