Facts
- Substance abuse treatment for marijuana addiction was a factor in 17.0 percent of the 1.8 million drug rehab treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008.
- One out of five students in the U.S. has used some type of inhalant to get high before the age of 13.
- Long term abuse of alcohol has been found to damage the frontal lobes of the brain.
- Most opiate addicted individuals are no longer capable of holding down a job which often leads to loss of health insurance coverage. Diseases and conditions that develop as a result of opiate addiction are therefore often paid for through public funds because these individuals cannot pay for their own treatment.
Flintstone, MD. - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab center 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 rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment centers have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to substance abuse treatment. 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.