Facts
- Long term marijuana users will sometimes utilize the drug to escape from problems, ease feelings of anger or frustration, and to get through the day.
- The most significant increase in prescription drug related emergency visits involve overdosing adults in their twenties.
- Unintentional deaths involving prescription opioids such as Lortab increased 114% from 2001 to 2005, and there were 42,491 hydrocodone (such as that contained in Lortab) combination emergency room visits in 2004.
- Unlike macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats, alcohol is referred to as empty calories or calories that have no nutrition.
Garden City, South Dakota - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have completed a drug treatment program. It is an atmosphere where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. When you choose to stay at a halfway house (also known as sober living or recovery house) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. usually 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.