Facts
- Out of all Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2008, involving Ecstasy in combination with alcohol or other drugs, over 30% involved Ecstasy with one other drug, 15.0 percent involved two other drugs, 14.0 percent involved three other drugs, and 17.5 percent involved four or more other drugs.
- The onset of heroin addiction withdrawal symptoms begin six to eight hours after the last dose is administrated.
- Inhaling nitrites can cause dilated blood vessels, increased heart rate and produce the sensation of heat and excitement that may only last a few minutes.
- Students spend $5 billion per year on alcohol; more than they spend on sodas, tea, coffee or books combined.
Halfway House - Frenchboro, MaineA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehabilitation program. It is a setting 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 recovery house or sober living) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. typically 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.