Facts
- Studies with lab animals have proven that animals will work more persistently at pressing a bar for cocaine than for any drug, including opiates.
- It is unlikely that individuals who wish to stop using Methadone will be able to quit on their own or complete a methadone withdrawal on their own or at a methadone clinic, and many individuals give up on ever being able to withdraw from the drug.
- Recreational use of stimulants such as Adderall are not only dangerous but recreational users are not using the drug the way it was meant to be used which puts their lives in danger.
- Nearly 40% of high school aged individuals in the U.S. have tried marijuana, although studies show that those who participate in sports or other extracurricular activities are less likely to use the drug.
Halfway House - HennepinA 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 a place 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 sober living or recovery house) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. usually there will be additional rules and guidelines 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.