Facts
- The marijuana herb available in the U.S. is produced in part by local growers, and partly trafficked into the country from Mexico as well as from Canada but to a lesser degree.
- The THC in hashish interferes with learning and memory processes because of its effects on the hippocampus, a part of the brain which is critical for certain types of learning.
- U.S. emergency room visits involving prescription drug overdoses in the U.S. are now on par with the number of visits from overdoses of illegal drugs, such as cocaine and heroin.
- Oxycontin drug withdrawal symptoms typically occur as soon as six hours after the last dose of the drug and can last up to one week.
Halfway House - St. Petersburg, FL.A halfway house is an 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 in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. When you choose to reside at a halfway house (also known as recovery house or sober living) you will be expected to maintain your sobriety. typically 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.