Facts
- Research indicates that drug rehab for drug addicted offenders during and after incarceration can have a significant impact on future drug use, criminal behavior, and social functioning.
- Methamphetamine has a half-life of 12 hours, compared to cocaine which has a 1 hour half-life.
- Over 30 percent (658,263) of all drug abuse emergency room visits in 2009 involved the use of alcohol, either alone or in combination with another drug.
- One of the reasons Xanax is so addictive is because it has a fairly quick uptake in the system, and individuals who use the drug recreationally like this because they feel the effects of the drug almost instantaneously.
Halfway House - Jackson Springs, NC.A halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehabilitation 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 stay at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be expected 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.