Facts
- Methamphetamine is toxic to dopamine nerve terminals in the central nervous system.
- Once the cocaine high dissipates, the user can expect to experience agitation, depression, anxiety, paranoia and decreased appetite.
- Out of all Ecstasy related emergency department visits in 2008, involving Ecstasy in combination with alcohol or other drugs, over 30% involved Ecstasy with one other drug, 15.0 percent involved two other drugs, 14.0 percent involved three other drugs, and 17.5 percent involved four or more other drugs.
- Long-term residential drug rehab programs provide constant care and treatment generally takes place in non-hospital type settings.
Adolescents - Grassy Creek, North CarolinaAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab program is often an overwhelming task. 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 an adult drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehab centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their distinct requirements pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. Treatment professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.