Facts
- The strongest predictors of adolescent marijuana use are the individual's beliefs and values regarding the use of marijuana and association with marijuana-using peers.
- Methadone, along with single-ingredient and combination forms of oxycodone and hydrocodone, was one of the most frequently reported drugs in terms of nonmedical use in emergency room visits in 2009.
- PCP comes in a variety of different colors and is often sold in a variety of forms including tablet, capsule, and colored powder forms that are snorted, smoked, or orally ingested.
- Side effects associated with Xanax can range from drowsiness, fatigue, headache, and clumsiness to slurred speech, vision problems and a variety of changes in an individual's behavior.
Adolescents - Collinsville, CT.As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment program is often an overwhelming task. Sadly, 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 addiction treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.