Halfway House: This is a step down environment from an inpatient setting. Generally used for drug and alcohol recovery this setting may also be used for sex offenders. Addicts and offenders are able to move about more freely while still being in a therapeutic milieu.
Herb: A slang term for Marijuana.
Heroin: A potent, highly addictive drug derived from Opium. This drug can be smoked, injected or snorted through the nose. It interferes with the pain receptors in the brain. Also known as: smack, brown, horse, gear, H, junk, jack, skag and steps. Please see opiates.
Herpes: An STD that is very contagious. Evidenced by fluid filled blisters in the genital area which are painful. This STD is incurable, however, is becoming more manageable with medication. The outbreaks become more manageable, however, even during the period that there are no visible blisters, you are still contagious.
High School: The level of education typically grades 9th through 12th.
HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The virus that causes AIDS.
Homesickness: The overwhelming desire to be home. Generally experienced by travelers or military personnel.
Horse: A slang term for Heroin.
Huffing: When inhalants are inhaled for reasons other than the purpose of the inhalant. See related article on Huffing
Hypochondriasis: A general preoccupation or fear of having a disease.
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