Facts
- The ritual for snorting cocaine is to place a line of the drug about 0.3 cm wide by 2.5 cm long on a smooth surface. The powder is then inhaled quickly into a nostril through a plastic or glass straw or a rolled currency bill; a ritual which usually repeated within a few minutes using the other nostril.
- Most heroin supplied to the United States is from poppies grown in Colombia and Mexico.
- The rate of alcohol absorption in the body depends on the concentration of the alcohol being consumed. For example, vodka is absorbed faster than beer, because vodka has a higher alcohol concentration.
- Mixing fentanyl with heroin or other drugs such as cocaine greatly increases the potency of the drug and potential dangers.
Elba - AdolescentsAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab center is often an overwhelming task. 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 rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehab facilities have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct requirements pertaining to drug addiction recovery. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.