Facts
- Inhaling benzene to get high, an additive found in gasoline, can cause severe injury to bone marrow, and increase the risk of leukemia.
- The number of suicide-related prescription opioid/sedative overdoses between 1999 and 2006 in the U.S. rose by 130 percent.
- Many of the individuals that have used Xanax for medicinal purposes or recreational purposes (non-medically) have described feeling a sense of confusion and memory loss, and a "floating" or disconnected feeling after taking the drug.
- Methadone is known to be one of the most difficult drugs to detox from, primarily due to the fact that the drug is stored in the body's fatty tissues.
Adolescents - Shelter Island Heights, NY.As a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment facility 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 an adult drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment facilities have been developed to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to drug addiction treatment. Treatment professionals who are trained in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.