Facts
- Research indicates that when compared with individuals not involved in drug abuse and addiction, substance-abusing employees are more likely to change jobs more often, be tardy or absent from work, be less productive, be involved in more accidents, file workers' compensation claims
- PCP can have sedative effects and the drug may also cause interactions with other central nervous system depressants, such as alcohol and benzodiazepines.
- Surveys indicate that about 6 out of every 10 women of child-bearing age use alcohol, and slightly less than one-third of women who drink alcohol in this age group binge drink.
- The Government of Mexico destroyed 7,784 hectares of opium poppy in 2007.
Halfway House - Kinzers, PennsylvaniaA halfway house is an excellent option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional structure once they have finished a drug treatment program. It is a setting 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 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 sobriety.