Facts
- Out of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, most (41.4 percent) involved alcohol abuse.
- OxyContin is illegally diverted for abuse in several ways including pharmacy diversion, "doctor shopping," and improper prescribing practices by physicians.
- Special trainers are in place in many high schools throughout the nation to teach athletes proper weightlifting techniques to help them to bulk up without the use of illegal anabolic steroids.
- 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.
Halfway House - Guild, TennesseeA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have finished a drug treatment program. It is a place where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are in recovery 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 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.