Facts
- Several police officers were recently needed to subdue a Florida man high on Bath Salts who tore a radar unit out of a police car with his teeth.
- Methadone used in opiate maintenance therapy was originally developed to help obliterate withdrawal symptoms and support a healthy lifestyle. However, the effects of withdrawal far exceed that of heroin which causes the individual to become addicted to it instead.
- Long-term hashish users will inevitably develop a tolerance to the drug, needing larger doses of the drug to get the same desired results that he or she used to get from smaller amounts.
- One out of five students in the U.S. has used some type of inhalant to get high before the age of 13.
Halfway House - Lake Stevens, WashingtonA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have finished a drug rehabilitation program. It is a setting 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 sober living or recovery house) 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.