Facts
- The rate of prescription drug emergency room visits has nearly doubled over the last five years in the U.S.
- Studies of gay male methamphetamine users who are also HIV-positive indicate that 90% reported that their motivation for use was to enhance sexual pleasure.
- The occurrence of prescription drug abuse in older Americans aged 50 and older is a significant problem, making up 3.5 percent of all substance abuse treatment admissions in 2008, up from 0.7 percent in 1992.
- Methadone is known to be one of the most difficult drugs to detox from, primarily due to the fact that the drug is stored in the body's fatty tissues.
Halfway House - Stanley, WisconsinA halfway house is an option for a recovering drug addict that is looking for additional support once they have finished a drug treatment program. It is a setting 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 sober living or recovery house) 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 meetings and be subjected to random drug tests to confirm your continued abstinence.