Facts
- White is the typical racial profile for a methamphetamine addict; however rates of use of methamphetamine are also extremely high among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- An estimated one in five inhalant users reporting lifetime inhalant use experience at least one type of inhalant withdrawal symptom.
- The likelihood of being killed in single-vehicle crashes increases dramatically at a blood alcohol level that a 140-lb. woman would reach after having one drink on an empty stomach.
- Medical supervision is highly recommended when and individual is going through withdrawal from benzodiazepines such as Xanax, as doing so without proper medical attention could potentially result in death.
Halfway House - LunenburgA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished a drug treatment 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 live at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. It is common that 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.