Facts
- The ritual for snorting cocaine is to place a line of the drug about 0.3 cm wide by 2.5 cm long on a smooth surface. The powder is then inhaled quickly into a nostril through a plastic or glass straw or a rolled currency bill; a ritual which usually repeated within a few minutes using the other nostril.
- It can take as long as three days for the liver to recover and get back to normal functioning after a binge drinking episode.
- When cocaine users stop using cocaine, or when they end a cocaine binge, they almost immediately feel the "crash" which includes depression, fatigue, lack of pleasure, anxiety, irritability, sleepiness and a strong craving for more cocaine.
- The most dangerous side effect of OxyContin use is respiratory depression which could be fatal especially if the drug is being abused and an overdose occurs.
Syracuse, MO. - AdolescentsAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab 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 an adult drug treatment facility. Many specialized and age appropriate drug rehabilitation facilities have been created to focus on adolescents and their distinct needs pertaining to substance abuse rehabilitation. 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.