Facts
- Underage drinking is a factor in nearly half of all teen automobile crashes, the leading cause of death among teenagers.
- There have been many instances of Xanax being used as a "date rape drug", due to the sudden onset of the medication and the side effect of memory loss.
- The prevalence of current illicit drug and heavy alcohol use is higher among younger workers, especially the youngest workers, than among older workers in the U.S.
- Locations in the Northeast, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, and the West including Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington have the lowest rates of perceived risk of occasional use of marijuana (once a month) among persons aged 12 or older.
Halfway House - QuinterA halfway house is a good option for a recovering drug addict that is searching for additional support once they have completed a drug rehab 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 recovery house or sober living) you will be required 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.