Facts
- When addressing adolescent drug addiction, drug rehabs which can provide a comprehensive assessment, treatment, case management, and family-support services that are developmentally, culturally, and gender-appropriate are crucial.
- Some of the common street names for heroin are smack, thunder, hell dust, big H, nose drops, H, ska, junk, and skag.
- It is important for both legitimate and illicit users to understand that even moderate doses of Percocet have been known to result in fatal drug overdoses.
- Many young Americans think that Ecstasy is a safe drug to use, although many scientific studies of the drug of have confirmed a much different picture and Ecstasy in fact dangerous and use carries risk of dependence and addiction.
Adolescents - Corona Del Mar, CaliforniaAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation facility can be overwhelming and frightening. Unfortunately, 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 a traditional drug treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse rehabilitation. Substance abuse professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.