Facts
- Nearly 3 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2009 used prescription drugs non-medically for the first time within the past year.
- Some gender-specific side effects of anabolic steroid use for teenage males can include: shrinking of the testicles, reduced sperm count, baldness, development of breasts, and an increased risk for prostate cancer later in life.
- Opium gum production, used to create heroin, in Columbia and Mexico makes up less than 4% of the world's total production and Colombian production has been cut by 60% since 2001.
- Large amounts of dopamine in the brain as a result of a methamphetamine may lead to irreparable brain damage, because the drug destroys natural dopamine production sites.
Halfway House - Modale, IowaA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug treatment program. It is an atmosphere where they can be surrounded by like-minded persons who are going through the same experience they are, recovering 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 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.