Facts
- Recreational marijuana users commonly site their main purpose for using marijuana is to reach a social high and to relax, enhance activity, decrease boredom, increase confidence, reduce anxiety and feel better in general.
- Treatment for stimulant withdrawal may include a regimen of drugs that increase neurotransmitter production, due to the depression and dysphoria caused by sudden cessation of use.
- National surveys indicate that an estimated 92% of U.S. adults who drink alcohol excessively report binge drinking in the past 30 days.
- The most beneficial treatment for alcohol addiction in older adults may be education, as many seniors lack information about the dangers of excessive alcohol use.
Halfway House - Webster, FloridaA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have completed a drug treatment program. It is an atmosphere 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 sober living or recovery house) 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.