Facts
- Local and regional law enforcement officials across the U.S. cite an increase in pharmacy thefts by individuals who wish to steal prescription drugs for their own use or for diversion to the illicit drug market.
- Spouses and children are affected indirectly when cohabiting with an alcoholic, the effects of which can vary from being withdrawn to being enablers of the parent or spouse who is abusing alcohol.
- Over 65% of separated and divorced women and almost half of separated or divorced men under the age of 46 have been exposed to alcoholism in the home at some time.
- Women have less water in their bodies than men, so after a man and woman of the same weight drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman's blood alcohol concentration will most likely be higher.
Halfway House - Big Piney, WyomingA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug treatment 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. 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 continued abstinence.