Facts
- Teen children of alcoholics are more likely to experience depressive symptoms by being perfectionist in their endeavors, hoarding, staying by themselves, and being excessively self-conscious.
- When consuming equal amounts alcohol, women have higher levels of alcohol in their blood than men, and the immediate effects occur more rapidly and are more prolonged.
- Treatment is available to help reduce cocaine withdrawal symptoms from professional rehabilitation facilities that specialize in the treatment of cocaine addiction.
- Once alcohol reaches the small intestine an individual will begin to feel the effects, and the only thing that reverses the effect is time.
Halfway House - Dekalb, IllinoisA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have finished 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.