Facts
- Liver disease brought on by chronic abuse of alcohol, including alcoholic fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis, kills 25,000 Americans each year.
- The risk of adolescents experiencing alcohol associated problems is elevated for those who binge drink than for those who do not binge drink.
- Studies indicate that the effects of acute doses of Ecstasy affect the areas of the brain involved in higher thought processes, raising concerns regarding possible long-term effects on both infrequent and regular users of Ecstasy.
- The patent for Ambien expired in 2007 and individuals can now be prescribed an inexpensive generic version of the medication, referred to simply as Zolpidem.
Adolescents - CadetAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab program is often an overwhelming task. Sadly, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional treatment in order to stop using. Due to their young age it is not an option for them to attend an adult drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation centers have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction recovery. Treatment professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.