Facts
- Many young people who abuse inhalants to achieve a quick intoxication are unaware that using inhalants, even once, can cause serious health consequences.
- Once someone is addicted to crystal meth, kicking the addiction is said to be almost impossible without intervention.
- The rate of emergency department visits related to marijuana use tends to be slightly higher involving individuals aged 20 years or younger (125.3 visits per 100,000 people) than those aged 21 or older (121.5 visits per 100,000 people).
- 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.
DUI/DWI Offenders - Forest RanchDrinking and driving, or driving while under the influence are severe offenses not to be taken lightly. Although each state has its own way of handling DUI/DWI offenders, there are some generalities that can be expected. Depending on the severity of the driver's intoxication and how stringent the state laws are, they may have to serve a jail sentence for their offense. Once this is completed they will most likely have further retribution to do in order to drive a vehicle again. Many states require the person to go through counseling and/or therapy to aid in their recovery process. Typically these counseling sessions are held in a group setting by either an addiction recovery professional or a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. The state will determine a set number of therapy hours that the DUI/DWI offender will need to attend.