Facts
- The high prevalence of alcohol consumption in nursing homes indicates a trend toward using nursing homes for short-term alcoholism rehabilitation stays.
- Most heroin sold on the street sell is in the form of a powder, which varies in color from white to dark brown because of additives and impurities.
- PCP users may experience memory loss and depression, which may persist for as long as a year after a chronic user stops taking PCP.
- Studies indicate that elevated levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein associated with inflammation, in cocaine abusers is associated with endothelial abnormalities and coronary artery calcification; factors known to contribute to heart disease.
Halfway House - Cashion, OklahomaA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehabilitation 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 reside 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 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.