Facts
- Therapeutic Communities are drug rehabs which have proven to be successful in treating individuals with special needs, including adolescents, women, homeless individuals, people with severe mental disorders, and individuals in the criminal justice system.
- Whether a drug addicted individual stays in drug rehab depends on many factors including motivation to change behavioral patterns and the degree of support offered from family and friends. This often frequently includes pressure from the criminal justice system, child protection services, employers or family.
- Nearly 70 percent of State and 57 percent of Federal prisoners have used drugs regularly prior to incarceration.
- PCP was once an approved for anesthetic in humans but was discontinued in 1965 because individuals who were administered the drug often became agitated, delusional, and irrational while recovering from its anesthetic effects.
Hualapai, AZ. - Halfway HouseA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have completed a drug rehab 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 sober living or recovery house) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. It is common that 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 recovery meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your sobriety.