Facts
- There were over 1.6 million hospitalizations and more than 4 million emergency room visits for alcohol-related conditions during 2005.
- When Bath Salts were made illegal in Louisiana, Poison Control Center calls involving them decreased dramatically.
- Most opiate addicted individuals are no longer capable of holding down a job which often leads to loss of health insurance coverage. Diseases and conditions that develop as a result of opiate addiction are therefore often paid for through public funds because these individuals cannot pay for their own treatment.
- Over 20% of patients seeking detox or substance abuse treatment as part of an emergency room visit in 2009 were referred to detox or treatment services.
Essex, MT. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished 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 required 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 continued abstinence.