Joshua House

Once the drug becomes a habit, or part of one's daily or even weekly routine, they
become dependent on it. Many individuals find themselves struggling to function because
their body becomes so dependent on their drug of choice. In many cases, individuals simply
continue to use because of the physical symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea or loss of consciousness.  These symptoms that arise are so painful that finding the drug and continuing
to use is oftentimes easier than facing detox.

Once an individual has become addicted to drugs or alcohol, it can become very scary, very quickly.

"I came into the room and thought that my daughter was dead. I looked at her; she was slumped on the floor and blue. I screamed so loud, but we were alone in the house. I called '911' and began CPR. She had overdosed. The paramedics were able to revive her, but I have never been so scared in my life. I didn’t understand how much of a problem she really had. I am listening now." –Cheryl P. (regarding 21-year-old daughter)