Facts
- Street names for Ecstasy commonly used are E, XTC, X, Adam, hug, beans, clarity, lover's speed, and love drug.
- Treatment for alcohol withdrawal at an inpatient drug treatment facility may include monitoring of blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and blood levels of different chemicals in the body.
- Women and low-body-weight males are more likely to have higher blood alcohol concentration due to the fact that they will generally have less blood volume to dilute alcohol.
- The rate of current use of illicit drugs among young adults aged 18 to 25 has risen significantly over the past few years, and increased from 19.6 percent in 2008 to 21.2 percent in 2009 and 21.5 percent in 2010.
Adolescents - ReadyvilleAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation program is often an overwhelming task. 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 rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug addiction treatment centers have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific requirements pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. Substance abuse professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.