Facts
- Rhode Island has the highest rate of annual cocaine use (12.1 percent) among individuals aged 18 to 25 in the nation.
- Studies indicate that the average concentration of the major psychoactive substance in marijuana products, THC, is currently at higher levels than it was 10 to 15 years ago.
- Physicians should identify the need for drug rehab in their patients and make appropriate referrals through the widespread use of screening, brief intervention and referral to drug rehab facilities.
- Psychotic episodes associated Bath Salts are known to be intense, with one Louisiana man reportedly barricading himself in his attic with a rifle, yelling "I gotta kill the monsters before they kill all of us".
Blue Ridge, VA. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good 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 sober living or recovery house) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. usually 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.