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.
- When heroin is sniffed or smoked, peak effects of the drug kick in after about 10 to 15 minutes.
- There are several instances of individuals under the influence of GHB suffering from convulsions that often required emergency medical care.
- Understanding an individual's history of methadone use and other drugs can be extremely important in terms of choosing the best drug rehab program.
Adolescents - Kingwood, TexasAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation center can be overwhelming and frightening. Sadly, 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 rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment facilities have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to drug addiction recovery. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.