Facts
- Repeated, heavy use of crack cocaine will eventually lead to decreased sexual desire, which may lead to total abstinence from sex. Impotence in males is also possible.
- Of all of the illicit drug and/or heavy alcohol users in the nation, 43 percent of Americans report using only an illicit drug, 42 percent report using only alcohol heavily, and 16 percent report using both illicit drugs and alcohol heavily.
- PCP users may experience memory loss and depression, which may persist for as long as a year after a chronic user stops taking PCP.
- When an individual stops consuming alcohol, alcohol level in their body can actually continue to increase. No amount of coffee, cold baths, showers, or trying to walk it off will stop this process.
Halfway House - Woodland, GeorgiaA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug rehab program. It is a setting 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 stay at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be expected 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.