Facts
- Only a fragment of the morphine used in the U.S. that is derived from opium is used as morphine, while the remaining amount is converted to codeine and other morphine derivatives.
- The largest increases in prescription drug related emergency room visits between 2004 and 2009 were for oxycodone products (242.2 percent increase), alprazolam (148.3 percent increase), and hydrocodone products (124.5 percent).
- Sudden withdrawal from Opana by long term users may be fatal, and individuals going through withdrawal should do so under the trained eye of detox professionals at a quality drug treatment center.
- Some individuals legitimately use anabolic steroids to help with certain types of anemia and to help men who cannot naturally produce enough testosterone.
Choudrant, LA. - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab center can be overwhelming and frightening. Unfortunately, just like adults, adolescents become addicted to drugs and alcohol and need professional help in order to stop using. Due to their young age it is not an option for them to attend a traditional drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment centers have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Substance abuse professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.