Facts
- The strongest predictors of adolescent marijuana use are the individual's beliefs and values regarding the use of marijuana and association with marijuana-using peers.
- The onset of the physical effects of magic mushrooms occurs about 20 minutes after ingestion and last approximately 6 hours, including nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, drowsiness, and lack of coordination.
- Locations in the Northeast, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, and the West including Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington have the lowest rates of perceived risk of occasional use of marijuana (once a month) among persons aged 12 or older.
- Often times the decision to drink is influenced more by the perceived benefits of drinking than by the perceived risks.
Harcourt - Seniors/Older AdultsYou may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Harcourt, IA. Addiction is a problem that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have more life experience can drop into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Usually their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is beneficial and may take more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehab facilities are a valuable tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health complications that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction troubles.