Facts
- Studies show that as individual ages, they expect more benefits from alcohol consumption and become less convinced of the risks.
- The average lethal dose of cocaine either by injection or inhalation is about 750-800 mg.
- Parents, youth and the general population in the U.S. tend to assume that prescription drugs are less dangerous when abused than illegal drugs due to that fact that they are FDA-approved.
- There is no physical withdrawal from Crack or Cocaine as there is with other drugs such as heroin. The withdrawal symptoms are more of a psychological nature rather than physical including an intense hunger, irritability, fatigue, long but disturbed sleep
Adolescents - Yeaddiss, KentuckyAs a parent or guardian the thought of enrolling your child into a drug rehab program 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 an adult drug rehabilitation center. Many specialized and age appropriate drug treatment programs have been created to focus on adolescents and their specific needs pertaining to drug addiction treatment. Substance abuse professionals who are skilled in youth counseling and therapy are able to work with your adolescent child and guide them through their recovery process.