Facts
- Some of the common street names for heroin are smack, thunder, hell dust, big H, nose drops, H, ska, junk, and skag.
- When receiving treatment for HIV, individuals who consume alcohol may have difficulty following the difficult medications regimen in place to treat the disease, all factors which increase the likelihood that an infected person will infect others or will go on to develop AIDS.
- The likelihood of being killed in single-vehicle crashes increases dramatically at a blood alcohol level that a 140-lb. woman would reach after having one drink on an empty stomach.
- Just one dose of morphine can block a process in the brain associated with learning and memory for as long as a full day after the drug has been administered.
Halfway House - West Nottingham, NH.A halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional structure once they have completed a drug treatment program. It is a place 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 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.