Facts
- Over one million adolescents each year are confirmed as victims of child abuse and neglect, with records of these incidents indicate that alcohol and drug abuse is one of the top two problems exhibited by families in 81% of the reported cases.
- The 2010 rate of current illicit drug use among individuals in the U.S. aged 12 or older (8.9%) was similar to the rate in 2009 but higher than the previous year's rate of 8.0%.
- Surveys indicate that 300,000 of today's college students will eventually die of alcohol-related causes such as drunk-driving accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, various cancers and heart disease.
- There are increased rates of heavy alcohol consumption amongst those with less than a college degree.
Tallassee, Alabama - Halfway HouseA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehabilitation program. It is a place 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 expected to maintain your sobriety. usually 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.