Facts
- U.S. law enforcement officials report an increase in sick and elderly people selling their prescription drugs for profit.
- When crystal meth labs are discovered, hazardous materials units respond to properly handle and dismantle the labs in order to protect homes and people living near the lab.
- Research indicates that young adults are more likely to consume alcohol for positive or celebratory reasons than to cope with negative feelings.
- Of the over 2 million Americans aged 12 or older in need of treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2010, 2.6 million received this treatment at a specialty facility. However, 20.5 million persons who required treatment did not receive it.
Halfway House - Overbrook, OklahomaA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug rehabilitation 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 stay at a halfway house (also known as sober living or recovery house) you will be required to maintain your sobriety. usually 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.