Facts
- Magic mushrooms can create a high similar to a "trip" on LSD.
- Over the past quarter of a century, recreational use of marijuana has increased significantly and has come to be considered by large numbers of young people as a normal leisure activity.
- The criminal justice system refers drug offenders into drug treatment in a variety of ways, including diverting nonviolent offenders to treatment; stipulating treatment as a condition of incarceration, probation, or pretrial release; and holding specialized courts, or drug courts that handle drug offenders.
- Using crack cocaine can result in constricted blood vessels, increased temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure, and risk of cardiac arrest and seizure.
Adolescents - Sparrows Point, MarylandAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug treatment program can be overwhelming and frightening. 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 an adult drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment centers have been developed to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to substance abuse treatment. 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.