Facts
- Unintentional deaths involving prescription opioids such as Lortab increased 114% from 2001 to 2005, and there were 42,491 hydrocodone (such as that contained in Lortab) combination emergency room visits in 2004.
- Spending by the alcohol industry for advertisements concerning alcohol on T.V. grew by 22% in 2002, to over than $990 million.
- Many new heroin users begin by snorting or smoking heroin in an attempt to avoid the social stigma attached to injection drug use.
- Opiates activate opiate receptors that are widely distributed throughout the brain and body which are part of the body's natural reward system and also relieve pain.
Blue Island, Illinois - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have completed a drug rehab program. It is an atmosphere 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 sober living or recovery house) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. typically 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.
- Affordable Recovery Housing
Affordable Recovery Housing is located at:
13811 South Western Avenue
Blue Island, IL. 60406
If you would like to contact Affordable Recovery Housing, you can reach them at 708-897-9105.
Affordable Recovery Housing offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Women, Men
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
- Guildhaus Halfway House
Guildhaus Halfway House is located at:
2413 Canal Street
Blue Island, IL. 60406
If you would like to contact Guildhaus Halfway House, you can reach them at 708-385-3228.
Guildhaus Halfway House offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
- Prentice Place
3.5 miles from Blue Island, Illinois
Prentice Place is located at:
255 West 112th Place
Chicago, IL. 60628
If you would like to contact Prentice Place, you can reach them at 773-928-7206.
Prentice Place offers the following treatment services: Halfway House
Payment forms accepted:
- Cornerstone Recovering Community
3.8 miles from Blue Island, Illinois
Cornerstone Recovering Community is located at:
103 West 112th Street
Chicago, IL. 60628
If you would like to contact Cornerstone Recovering Community, you can reach them at 773-909-2424.
Cornerstone Recovering Community offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment