Facts
- The U.S. has recently experienced an increase in the number of marijuana plants which have been destroyed, particularly those being grown on public lands by foreign criminal groups.
- Over 30 million people aged 12 or older reported driving under the influence of alcohol at least one time in the past year in 2009.
- Physicians often prescribe anabolic steroids to treat delayed puberty, impotence, and body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases.
- Valium can cause anterograde amnesia (an inability to recall the recent past), which may persist as long as 6 months and may not ever fully return to normal after an individual stops taking the drug.
Adolescents - Hammond, LA.As a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment program can be overwhelming and frightening. 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 an adult drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehab facilities have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to substance abuse treatment. Substance abuse professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.