Facts
- Long term chronic abuse of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver.
- Substance abuse treatment for marijuana addiction was a factor in 17.0 percent of the 1.8 million drug rehab treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008.
- Slang street names for crack cocaine are: Basa, french fries, real tops, base, glo, rock(s), black rock, hard rock, roxanne, CDs, hotcakes, twinkie, candy sugar, jelly beans, yam, electric kool-aid, nuggets
- Spouses and children are affected indirectly when cohabiting with an alcoholic, the effects of which can vary from being withdrawn to being enablers of the parent or spouse who is abusing alcohol.
Halfway House - Rye, New HampshireA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehab 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 required 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.