Facts
- Studies indicate that youth who consume alcohol before the age of 15 are five times more likely to become alcohol dependent than adults who begin drinking at age 21.
- Residential drug rehabs have proven to be very effective in treating long-term addiction, especially for those with more severe cases of addiction.
- Once someone is addicted to crystal meth, kicking the addiction is said to be almost impossible without intervention.
- Studies indicate that marijuana can produce a range of transient psychotic symptoms and cognitive deficits, such as deficits in learning, short-term memory, working memory, executive function, abstract ability, decision-making and attention.
Halfway House - Eastport, ME.A 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 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 reside at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. It is common that there will be additional rules 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 sobriety.