Facts
- Studies indicate that long-term methamphetamine use may result in extensive damage to the serotonin-containing nerve cells in the body, leading to long-term sleep deprivation.
- Meth users may experience fatigue; long, disturbed periods of sleep, irritability; intense hunger, moderate to severe depression, psychotic reactions, and anxiety reactions are all symptoms of Meth withdrawal.
- Recent studies conclude that Ecstasy use significantly raises the user's risk for acute physical harm, the propensity for physical and psychological dependency, and negative familial and societal impacts.
- Inhaling hexane to achieve a high, a substance found in nitrous oxide, can cause altered perception and motor coordination, limb spasms, hearing and visions loss and in extreme cases, death from lack of oxygen to the brain.
Adolescents - Parker, WashingtonAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment center 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 a traditional drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation programs have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction recovery. 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.