Facts
- Studies indicate that active participation in drug treatment is an important component for achieving abstinence from drug use and can benefit even the most severely addicted individuals.
- Research indicates that amphetamine use during pregnancy may produce adverse behavioral effects, such as hyper-excitability, in offspring.
- Two men who were high on Bath Salts after a two-day binge were recently involved in a gun fight in which fifty shots were fired.
- Because individuals who take hypnotic medication to sleep often experience withdrawal from these drugs when they try and quit, they often become addicted to them and use them long-term for fear of going through withdrawal.
Chippewa Falls, WI. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have finished a drug rehab 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 live at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. It is common that 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 sobriety.