Facts
- Thirty-five states in the U.S. have operational prescription drug monitoring programs to help monitor and stop the abuse of prescription drugs.
- The total number of drug-related emergency room visits rose over 80 percent from 2004 (2.5 million) to 2009 (4.6 million).
- When taking into account the negative health consequences and trafficking related violence as measuring tools, cocaine is just behind heroin as the second most problematic drug in the world.
- Many parents are appropriately concerned about illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and LSD but often ignore the dangers posed to their children from common household products that contain volatile solvents or aerosols.
Halfway House - Durant, MS.A halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehab program. It is an atmosphere 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 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.