Facts
- Pre-school aged children of alcoholics are more likely to exhibit poorer language and reasoning skills than their peers whose parents were not alcoholics, mainly due to the lower quality of stimulation present in the home of children of alcoholics.
- Some of the common street names for heroin are smack, thunder, hell dust, big H, nose drops, H, ska, junk, and skag.
- Studies indicate that adolescent and young adult drinkers are particularly likely to drink alcohol heavily with the intention of getting drunk-often every time they drink.
- It has been proven that drug rehab reduces costs associated with health and social costs of addiction, by far more than the cost of the treatment itself.
Adolescents - Pelham, GA.As a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment center is often an overwhelming task. 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 treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation centers have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to substance abuse rehabilitation. Treatment professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your child and guide them through their recovery process.