Facts
- Prescription central nervous system depressants slow down brain function, and if combined with other medications that cause drowsiness or with alcohol, heart rate and respiration can slow down dangerously.
- Special trainers are in place in many high schools throughout the nation to teach athletes proper weightlifting techniques to help them to bulk up without the use of illegal anabolic steroids.
- PCP use may alter mood states in an unpredictable fashion, causing some individuals to become detached, and others to become animated.
- Many addiction counselors at drug rehabs encourage 12-step participation and may even refer the individuals to other support services for any supplemental medical, psychiatric or employment services.
Pahala, Hawaii - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehabilitation program. It is a setting 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 stay 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.