Facts
- Over 60 percent (64.6%) of emergency department patients seeking detox in 2009 followed up with some form of follow-up treatment.
- Women and low-body-weight males have a lesser capacity to break alcohol down in the same amount of time as a heavier male or female, resulting in higher blood alcohol concentration.
- The number of lifetime non-medical users of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin increased significantly from an estimated 1.9 million in 2002 to 3.1 million in 2004.
- Vicodin withdrawal symptoms can include cold sweats, diarrhea, insomnia, muscle pain and bone pain, restlessness, involuntary leg movements, vomiting and nausea, severe stomach cramps, excessive sweating, chills, goose bumps, dilated pupils, runny nose and eyes, depression and loss of appetite.
Redfox, Kentucky - AdolescentsAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehabilitation program is often an overwhelming task. Unfortunately, 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 rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment facilities have been developed to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to drug addiction rehabilitation. 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.