Facts
- Rates of injuries are more than one and one-half times greater for children of alcoholics than their counterparts.
- Withdrawal symptoms associated with OxyContin may include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes, and involuntary leg movements.
- One of the reasons Xanax is so addictive is because it has a fairly quick uptake in the system, and individuals who use the drug recreationally like this because they feel the effects of the drug almost instantaneously.
- The primary psychoactive effects of PCP last for only a few hours, although its total elimination rate from the body typically lasts for eight days or longer.
Adolescents - Whiteoak, MissouriAs a parent or caregiver the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab center can be overwhelming and frightening. 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 a traditional drug rehab. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment facilities have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to drug addiction treatment. Substance abuse professionals who are experienced in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your loved one and guide them through their recovery process.