Facts
- Pill mills is the term used to describe the prescription drug dispensaries which are popping up around the country, which provide prescriptions drugs to individuals for profit who do not have an actual legitimate medical need for these drugs.
- Products such as glues, nail polish remover, lighter fluid, spray paints, deodorant and hair sprays, whipped cream canisters, and cleaning fluids are often inhaled to get high.
- The Tarnak Farm incident during WW II, in which an American F-16 pilot killed several friendly Canadian soldiers on the ground, resulted from the pilot's use of amphetamine.
- The risk for Percocet abuse and addiction seems to be greatest among women, seniors, and adolescents.
Halfway House - Friesland, WisconsinA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished a drug treatment program. It is a setting 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. 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.