Facts
- Many parents are unaware of the fact that their adolescent child may be abusing prescription drugs, and may frequently leave unused prescription drugs in open medicine cabinets which can lead to youth prescription drug abuse.
- Reliable studies show that the burnout period Ecstasy users experience is a direct result of the depleted serotonin levels in the brain that ecstasy use creates.
- Research indicates women tend to start abusing alcohol later in life than men, but usually get help sooner than men.
- The drug categories with the largest number of past year initiates among drug using individuals aged 12 or older in 2010 were marijuana (2.4 million) and nonmedical use of pain relievers (2.0 million).
Zellwood, FL. - 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 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 expected 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.